Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus 8000

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-P5 versus Olympus 8000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and 8000 (12MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and 8000 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The E-P5 was released 4 years later than the 8000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-P5 matches up versus the 8000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 has physical dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P5 versus Olympus 8000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-P5 compared to the 8000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and 8000 is 85 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and 8000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-P5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-P5 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher E-P5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.