Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.