Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH3

Lets look more closely at the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was announced 6 months earlier than the FH3 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 8000 grades vs the FH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 8000 against the FH3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and FH3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and FH3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH3 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively.