Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FP2

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FP2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was introduced 6 months before the FP2 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 8000 scores against the FP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 8000 against the FP2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and FP2 is 94 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and FP2.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FP2 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.