Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FZ1000 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 8000 was revealed 10 years earlier than the FZ1000 II and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 8000 scores against the FZ1000 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 features physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 II has dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FZ1000 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 8000 against the FZ1000 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and FZ1000 II is 94 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and FZ1000 II.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 8000 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will deliver more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 8000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.