Olympus 7030 vs Olympus 8000

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus 7030 and Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was manufactured 7 months later than the 8000 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 7030 scores against the 8000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7030 and Olympus 8000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 7030 against the 8000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and 8000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and 8000.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus 7030 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent 7030 should have an advantage in sensor tech.