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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8000
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was brought out 3 years earlier than the FH6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 8000 scores against the FH6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Panasonic FH6

 8000 FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus 8000

 FH6 8000 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FH6

 8000 FH6 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 8000 vs the FH6.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and FH6 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and FH6.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH6 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older 8000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (119g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8000
Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
61
weather proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
good battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than average (119g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography info
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average (119 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FH6
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Otherwise known as mju Tough 8000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings 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
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 280 photographs
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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $380 $129