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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP1 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic FP1

 8010 FP1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus 8010

 FP1 8010 

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FP1

 8010 FP1 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic FP1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

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

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography information
Panasonic FP1 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (245g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography information
64
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (13MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (151g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography information
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging highlights
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (245g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (151g)
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Otherwise known as mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $600 $153