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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8000
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was released 3 years earlier than the LS5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the 8000 grades vs the LS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Panasonic LS5

 8000 LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Olympus 8000

 LS5 8000 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2009More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic LS5

 8000 LS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 features physical 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 LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 8000 and the LS5.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and LS5 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and LS5.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic LS5 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography info
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography advice
61
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competition (126 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (160 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
36
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8000
Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
32
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Panasonic LS5
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Also called as mju Tough 8000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 160 shots
Battery form - AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $380 $294