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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS15 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8000
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was introduced 6 months later than the FS15 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 8000 matches up against the FS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Panasonic FS15

 8000 FS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus 8000

 FS15 8000 

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FS15

 8000 FS15 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 features outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 8000 against the FS15.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and FS15 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and FS15.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8000
Sports photography with Panasonic FS15
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8000
Travel photography with Panasonic FS15
61
weather proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8000
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8000
Vlogging with Panasonic FS15
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FS15
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Alternate name mju Tough 8000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-01 2009-01-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $380 $180