Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH20

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was announced 6 months earlier than the FH20 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 8000 matches up against the FH20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 8000 versus the FH20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and FH20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and FH20.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH20 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.