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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH27 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8000
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was launched 18 months earlier than the FH27 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 8000 grades versus the FH27 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Panasonic FH27

 8000 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus 8000

 FH27 8000 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FH27

 8000 FH27 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic FH27 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 8000 against the FH27.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and FH27 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and FH27.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography factors
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FH27
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Also called mju Tough 8000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VI
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 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 Overall 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 - 250 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $380 $229