Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic GF8

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic GF8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the 7000 (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The 7000 was unveiled 8 years prior to the GF8 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 7000 grades versus the GF8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic GF8 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic GF8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 7000 vs the GF8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and GF8 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and GF8.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 7000 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GF8 will give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.