Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH5
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 8000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 8000 was revealed 18 months prior to the FH5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 8000 grades vs the FH5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The full galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Panasonic FH5
8000 | FH5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus 8000
FH5 | 8000 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | July 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FH5
8000 | FH5 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic FH5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 8000 against the FH5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and FH5 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and FH5.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH5 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
Also called as | mju Tough 8000 | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-01 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 grams (0.40 lb) | 121 grams (0.27 lb) |
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 | - | 260 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $380 | $169 |