Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic GF7
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![Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8000/Olympus-8000-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF7/Panasonic-GF7-front.jpg)
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic GF7 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
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 8000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Announced February 2015
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF6
- Replacement is Panasonic GF8
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic GF7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
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The 8000 was introduced 6 years prior to the GF7 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 8000 scores versus the GF7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic GF7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Panasonic GF7
8000 | GF7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Olympus 8000
GF7 | 8000 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 68 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic GF7
8000 | GF7 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 has external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic GF7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 8000 versus the GF7.
![Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF7-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and GF7 is 94 and 90 respectively.
![Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and GF7.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 8000 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic GF7 will offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 8000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 |
Other name | mju Tough 8000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-07-01 | 2015-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 lbs) | 266g (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 | ||
Battery life | - | 230 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $380 | $308 |