Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ70
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ70 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
- Released February 2010
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Revealed July 2013

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview
The following is a extended review of the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The 8010 was released 4 years earlier than the FZ70 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 8010 grades against the FZ70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic FZ70
8010 | FZ70 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Olympus 8010
FZ70 | 8010 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 42 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FZ70
8010 | FZ70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 has got 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) and the Panasonic FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 8010 compared to the FZ70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and FZ70 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and FZ70.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 |
Alternate name | mju Tough 8010 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2013-07-18 |
Body design | 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 13.50 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 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | 245 grams (0.54 lb) | 606 grams (1.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 171 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
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 | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $600 | $300 |