Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic TS2
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic TS2 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
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 8000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
- Old Model is Panasonic TS1
- Replacement is Panasonic TS3
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In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 8000 was launched 6 months prior to the TS2 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 8000 grades vs the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Panasonic TS2
| 8000 | TS2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus 8000
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Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic TS2
| 8000 | TS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2009 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 8000 against the TS2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and TS2 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and TS2.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS2 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 |
| Also referred to as | mju Tough 8000 | Lumix DMC-FT2 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2009-07-01 | 2010-01-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine HD II |
| 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/4s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 182 gr (0.40 lb) | 188 gr (0.41 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
| 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 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $380 | $350 |