Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ100
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ100 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Refreshed by Panasonic FZ200

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FZ100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The 8010 was manufactured 5 months before the FZ100 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 8010 matches up vs the FZ100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic FZ100
8010 | FZ100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Olympus 8010
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FZ100
8010 | FZ100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar generation |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 enjoys exterior 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 FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FZ100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 8010 against the FZ100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and FZ100 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and FZ100.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ100 to give greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 |
Alternate name | mju Tough 8010 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 13MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 9.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 245g (0.54 pounds) | 540g (1.19 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
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 model | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $600 | $500 |