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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8000
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Photography Glossary

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the FH2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 8000 scores vs the FH2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Panasonic FH2

 8000 FH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus 8000

 FH2 8000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FH2

 8000 FH2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 features physical 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) and the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 8000 compared to the FH2.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and FH2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and FH2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older 8000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8000
Street photography with Panasonic FH2
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than others (121 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (270 CIPA)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery (270 CIPA)
lighter than others (121g)
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
great battery (270 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called as mju Tough 8000 Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
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) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 270 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $380 $149