Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FX700
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2009
- Other Name is mju Tough 8000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2010
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On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 8000 was announced 12 months before the FX700 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the 8000 matches up vs the FX700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Panasonic FX700
| 8000 | FX700 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus 8000
| FX700 | 8000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FX700
| 8000 | FX700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 features outside measurements 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 FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic FX700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 8000 and the FX700.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and FX700 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and FX700.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
| Other name | mju Tough 8000 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-07-01 | 2010-07-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| 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 | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.2-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/4s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 7.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 182g (0.40 lb) | 176g (0.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $380 | $399 |