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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(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
Panasonic FH8
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Panasonic FH8

 XZ-10 FH8 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus XZ-10

 FH8 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FH8

 XZ-10 FH8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography information
45
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography info
Panasonic FH8 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (123 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography highlights
60
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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lighter than competitors (123 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography information
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging advice
35
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (123 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FH8
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
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