Nikon L610 vs Olympus 8000

Let's look more closely at the Nikon L610 vs Olympus 8000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and 8000 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L610 was revealed 3 years later than the 8000 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L610 scores vs the 8000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The full galleries are available at Nikon L610 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L610 enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the L610 against the 8000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and 8000 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and 8000.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L610 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent L610 should have an edge in sensor technology.