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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic FH7

 8010 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus 8010

 FH7 8010 
LaunchedSeptember 2011February 2010More recent by 19 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FH7

 8010 FH7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FH7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

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

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
28
decent MP (13MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Panasonic FH7
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (245g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8010
Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8010
Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
64
weather sealing
decent MP (13MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (245g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging details
27
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (245g)
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also Known as mju Tough 8010 Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $149