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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FS12 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released April 2009
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic FS12, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was introduced 10 months after the FS12 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 8010 scores versus the FS12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic FS12

 8010 FS12 
ReleasedFebruary 2010April 2009More modern by 10 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Olympus 8010

 FS12 8010 

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FS12

 8010 FS12 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 has 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) while the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 8010 vs the FS12.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and FS12 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and FS12.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus 8010 to result in greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern 8010 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS12
28
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FS12 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (245g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography features
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography features
64
weather proofing
megapixel count good (13MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (245 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging highlights
27
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (245g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FS12
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Also referred to as mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-04-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 129 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $228