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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ70 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
Panasonic FZ70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic FZ70

 8010 FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Olympus 8010

 FZ70 8010 
RevealedJuly 2013February 2010Newer by 42 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FZ70

 8010 FZ70 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

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

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography highlights
27
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (245 grams)
49
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (606g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography highlights
42
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (400 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography factors
63
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (245g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
55
good battery life (400 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (606g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography details
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (20mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (245g)
26
relatively wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (606 grams)
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FZ70
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
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