Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH8

Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was unveiled 4 years before the FH8 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 7000 grades versus the FH8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7000 compared to the FH8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and FH8 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and FH8.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.