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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8000
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was brought out at a similar time to the ZR1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the 8000 matches up against the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Panasonic ZR1

 8000 ZR1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus 8000

 ZR1 8000 

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic ZR1

 8000 ZR1 
RevealedJuly 2009July 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic ZR1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 8000 versus the ZR1.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and ZR1.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should factor the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8000
Street photography with Panasonic ZR1
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8000
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8000
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
61
weather proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography info
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
28
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Panasonic ZR1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Otherwise known as mju Tough 8000 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 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 file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $380 $280