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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ300 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8010
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Announced July 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ200
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ300, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was launched 6 years before the FZ300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the 8010 grades against the FZ300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Olympus 8010

		

		

			
 FZ300 8010 
AnnouncedJuly 2015February 2010Fresher by 66 months
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 has got physical measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 8010 versus the FZ300.
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and FZ300 is 92 and 59 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and FZ300.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus 8010 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older 8010 will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography details
28
 good megapixels (13 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
46
 focusing manually
 includes face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus 8010 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography information
59
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 heavier than others in class (245g)
59
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 environment proofing
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors (691g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Sports photography camera
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (13 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
51
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 great battery pack (380 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Travel photography camera
64
 environment sealing
 good megapixels (13MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others in class (245g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
59
 great battery pack (380 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 has focus via touch
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 really wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 heavier than competitors (691 grams)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography factors
40
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (13 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
 focusing manually
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 great battery pack (380 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus 8010 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging factors
27
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic support
 heavier than others in class (245 grams)
62
 really wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has external mic socket
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competitors (691 grams)
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FZ300
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Also Known as mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2015-07-16
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 245g (0.54 lbs) 691g (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
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 life - 380 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $600 $598