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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8000
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was brought out 18 months prior to the FH25 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 8000 grades against the FH25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Panasonic FH25

 8000 FH25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus 8000

 FH25 8000 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FH25

 8000 FH25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 8000 versus the FH25.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and FH25 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and FH25.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography information
Panasonic FH25 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography highlights
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8000
Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also referred to as mju Tough 8000 Lumix DMC-FS35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VI
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $380 $180