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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8000
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Later Model is Panasonic S5 II
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic S5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and S5 (24MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and S5 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The 8000 was introduced 12 years earlier than the S5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 8000 matches up against the S5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Panasonic S5

 8000 S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Olympus 8000

 S5 8000 
RevealedAugust 2020July 2009Newer by 135 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.0"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1840k230kClearer screen (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic S5

 8000 S5 

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 provides external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 has specifications of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 8000 vs the S5.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and S5 is 94 and 60 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and S5.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 8000 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S5 will deliver extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
85
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S5 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8000
Sports photography with Panasonic S5
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8000
Travel photography with Panasonic S5
61
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
79
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography factors
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.0 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging info
Panasonic S5 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Panasonic S5
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Other name mju Tough 8000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-07-01 2020-08-14
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Available lenses - 31
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3.0"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 714 grams (1.57 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
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
Battery life - 440 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots 1 Two
Price at launch $380 $1,999