Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe XZ-10 was introduced 13 months after the FH8 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the XZ-10 scores versus the FH8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Panasonic FH8
XZ-10 | FH8 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 13 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus XZ-10
FH8 | XZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FH8
XZ-10 | FH8 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 has external measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the XZ-10 vs the FH8.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and FH8 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and FH8.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern XZ-10 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-30 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 221g (0.49 pounds) | 123g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 life | 240 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $428 | $149 |