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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8000
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was released 6 months later than the FS25 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 8000 matches up versus the FS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Panasonic FS25

 8000 FS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus 8000

 FS25 8000 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FS25

 8000 FS25 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 provides external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic FS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 8000 compared to the FS25.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and FS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and FS25.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8000
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography info
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
32
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Also called mju Tough 8000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias 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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 gr (0.40 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $380 $230