Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic G100

Following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic G100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and G100 (20MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The 8000 was introduced 12 years earlier than the G100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the 8000 scores versus the G100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Panasonic G100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 enjoys outer 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 G100 has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic G100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 8000 against the G100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and G100 is 94 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and G100.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 8000 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic G100 will deliver greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.