Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 8000

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 8000, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and 8000 (12MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and 8000 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The E-300 was brought out 5 years prior to the 8000 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-300 grades vs the 8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-300 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-300 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-300 has physical measurements of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") along with a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 8000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-300 compared to the 8000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-300 and 8000 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-300 and 8000.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-300 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 8000 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.