Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP8
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP8 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic FP8
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus 6000
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Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FP8
6000 | FP8 | |||
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Announced | July 2009 | July 2009 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and FP8 is 94 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
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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 |