Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP1

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic FP1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was revealed within a month of the FP1 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 8010 grades against the FP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 features outer measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 8010 and the FP1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and FP1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and FP1.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus 8010 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.