Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 8000

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus 8000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was announced 5 months earlier than the 8000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-3010 matches up vs the 8000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus 8000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-3010 vs the 8000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and 8000 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and 8000.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.