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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic FP3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was introduced at a similar time to the FP3 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 8010 matches up vs the FP3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic FP3

 8010 FP3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus 8010

 FP3 8010 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FP3

 8010 FP3 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic FP3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 8010 vs the FP3.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and FP3 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and FP3.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FP3 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
28
good MP (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (245 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography factors
64
weather proof
good MP (13MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (245g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
60
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (155g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography info
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging information
27
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (245 grams)
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Also Known as mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 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 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 ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $600 $182