Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FX580
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34 Features
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic FX580, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The 8010 was brought out 13 months later than the FX580 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 8010 matches up vs the FX580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic FX580
8010 | FX580 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus 8010
FX580 | 8010 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FX580
8010 | FX580 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic FX580 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 8010 against the FX580.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and FX580 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and FX580.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus 8010 to resolve greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent 8010 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
Also called | mju Tough 8010 | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $600 | $499 |