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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6000
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was launched about the same time to the FP8 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the 6000 grades against the FP8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic FP8

 6000 FP8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus 6000

 FP8 6000 

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FP8

 6000 FP8 
AnnouncedJuly 2009July 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 6000 versus the FP8.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and FP8 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and FP8.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP8 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6000
Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
56
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (151g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (151g)
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FP8
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Also Known as mju Tough 6000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-01 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $259 $300