Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic G9

The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic G9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and G9 (20MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The 8000 was released 9 years before the G9 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 8000 grades vs the G9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Panasonic G9 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 features outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic G9 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 8000 vs the G9.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and G9 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and G9.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 8000 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic G9 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.