Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic LX100 II
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Released July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 8000
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
- Released August 2018
- Superseded the Panasonic LX100
Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic LX100 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 8000 was announced 10 years earlier than the LX100 II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 8000 grades vs the LX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Panasonic LX100 II
8000 | LX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Olympus 8000
LX100 II | 8000 | |||
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Released | August 2018 | July 2009 | More recent by 111 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1010k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic LX100 II
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic LX100 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 8000 versus the LX100 II.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and LX100 II is 94 and 81 respectively.
Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and LX100 II.
All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 8000 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic LX100 II will render extra detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 8000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II |
Also Known as | mju Tough 8000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-01 | 2018-08-22 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 17 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4736 x 3552 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,240 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,760 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 1800 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 182 grams (0.40 lbs) | 392 grams (0.86 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 340 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $380 | $998 |