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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FX78 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
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic FX78, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was brought out 11 months earlier than the FX78 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 8010 scores versus the FX78 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic FX78

 8010 FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus 8010

 FX78 8010 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FX78

 8010 FX78 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 offers external measurements 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 FX78 has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic FX78 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the 8010 and the FX78.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and FX78 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and FX78.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus 8010 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography details
27
resolution is good (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Panasonic FX78
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (245g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography highlights
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography advice
63
environment proof
resolution is good (13MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (245 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
56
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging details
27
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (245g)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FX78
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also Known as mju Tough 8010 Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
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 13MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 200 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $210