Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FS25
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2010
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
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In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FS25, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 8010 was introduced 13 months later than the FS25 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 8010 scores versus the FS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic FS25
| 8010 | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus 8010
| FS25 | 8010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FS25
| 8010 | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 8010 and the FS25.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and FS25 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and FS25.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus 8010 to offer greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent 8010 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
| Also Known as | mju Tough 8010 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2009-01-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | - |
| 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 | 13 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| 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 rate | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) | 148 gr (0.33 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $600 | $230 |