Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS15
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Panasonic FS15
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus 8000
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Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FS15
8000 | FS15 | |||
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Released | July 2009 | January 2009 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
See the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FS15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and FS15 is 94 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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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 |