Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus 8000

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus 8000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was revealed 2 years later than the 8000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SZ-12 grades vs the 8000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 has outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus 8000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-12 compared to the 8000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and 8000 is 89 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and 8000.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-12 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SZ-12 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.