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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH7

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

		

		

			
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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
Photography Glossary
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