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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8000
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic ZS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the 8000 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 8000 was launched 2 months after the ZS1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 8000 matches up against the ZS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Panasonic ZS1

 8000 ZS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus 8000

 ZS1 8000 

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic ZS1

 8000 ZS1 
LaunchedJuly 2009May 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 features physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 8000 against the ZS1.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and ZS1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and ZS1.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 8000 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus 8000 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS1
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography info
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8000
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS1
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (229g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Panasonic ZS1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Otherwise known as mju Tough 8000 Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-01 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 lb) 229g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $0