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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic F5 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
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8000
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was announced 4 years earlier than the F5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 8000 matches up against the F5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Panasonic F5

 8000 F5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus 8000

 F5 8000 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 42 months

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic F5

 8000 F5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic F5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 8000 against the F5.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and F5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and F5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic F5 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than average in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography factors
Panasonic F5 Travel photography factors
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than average in class (121g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography factors
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8000
Vlogging with Panasonic F5
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Panasonic F5
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Other name mju Tough 8000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2013-01-07
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 182g (0.40 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - 250 images
Battery type - 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 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $100