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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(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
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ35, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was introduced 5 months prior to the FZ35 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 8010 scores vs the FZ35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic FZ35

 8010 FZ35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Olympus 8010

 FZ35 8010 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FZ35

 8010 FZ35 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 offers physical 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) and the Panasonic FZ35 has measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 8010 vs the FZ35.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and FZ35 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and FZ35.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus 8010 to result in greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography information
27
good megapixels (13MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
has manual focus
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (245 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography features
63
weather proofing
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (245g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography advice
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8010
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
27
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than average (245 grams)
26
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FZ35
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called as mju Tough 8010 Lumix DMC-FZ38
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine V
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 13MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 format H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 397g (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
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, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $600 $999