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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8000
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic FP8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was revealed about the same time to the FP8 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 8000 scores vs the FP8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Panasonic FP8

 8000 FP8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus 8000

 FP8 8000 

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FP8

 8000 FP8 
ReleasedJuly 2009July 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 has got exterior dimensions 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 FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 8000 versus the FP8.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and FP8 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and FP8.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you should really take the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography features
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FP8
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Also referred to as mju Tough 8000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-01 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 lb) 151g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $380 $300