Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS1
94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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91 Imaging
33 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
- Announced July 2009
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 8000
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Panasonic ZS1
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus 8000
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Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic ZS1
8000 | ZS1 | |||
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Launched | July 2009 | May 2009 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Analyze the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic ZS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and ZS1 is 94 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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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 |