Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic GH5S

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic GH5S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the GH5S (10MP) is very comparable but the 8000 (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The 8000 was released 9 years earlier than the GH5S which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 8000 grades against the GH5S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 has outer dimensions 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 GH5S has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic GH5S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 8000 vs the GH5S.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and GH5S is 94 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and GH5S.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 8000 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus 8000 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.