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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7000
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was unveiled 4 years before the FH8 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 7000 grades versus the FH8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic FH8

 7000 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus 7000

 FH8 7000 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FH8

 7000 FH8 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7000 compared to the FH8.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and FH8 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and FH8.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7000
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH8
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography info
Panasonic FH8 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography advice
56
flash built-in
long reach (260mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (123g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (123g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FH8
 Olympus Stylus 7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Other name mju 7000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172 gr (0.38 lb) 123 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 260 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $149