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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8000
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was unveiled 6 months after the FX580 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 8000 grades vs the FX580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Panasonic FX580

 8000 FX580 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus 8000

 FX580 8000 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FX580

 8000 FX580 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FX580 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 8000 vs the FX580.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and FX580 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and FX580.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images although you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography details
Panasonic FX580 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography features
61
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography information
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
37
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FX580
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also referred to as mju Tough 8000 Lumix DMC-FX550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2009-01-27
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $380 $499