Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic S5

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic S5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and S5 (24MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and S5 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The 8000 was introduced 12 years earlier than the S5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 8000 matches up against the S5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Panasonic S5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 provides external 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 S5 has specifications of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 8000 vs the S5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and S5 is 94 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and S5.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 8000 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S5 will deliver extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.