FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 8000

Following is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus 8000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and 8000 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was introduced 13 months after the 8000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the F300EXR matches up versus the 8000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

See the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus 8000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the F300EXR versus the 8000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and 8000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and 8000.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The F300EXR uses the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The younger F300EXR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.