Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH7

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FH7, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was brought out 19 months earlier than the FH7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 8010 grades against the FH7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 8010 against the FH7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and FH7 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and FH7.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH7 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older 8010 will be behind in sensor tech.