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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP5 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
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FP5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the FP5 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 8010 scores vs the FP5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic FP5

 8010 FP5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Olympus 8010

 FP5 8010 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FP5

 8010 FP5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 offers external measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 8010 versus the FP5.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and FP5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and FP5.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP5 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography info
28
good MP (13MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography details
Panasonic FP5 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (245 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (260 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
good MP (13MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (245 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
65
better than average battery (260 per charge)
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
40
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (260 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Vlogging camera
27
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors (245 grams)
30
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FP5
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Also called as mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
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 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 141g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 260 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 One One
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