Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FZ200

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FZ200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was released 4 years earlier than the FZ200 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 8000 matches up against the FZ200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 features external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 8000 against the FZ200.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and FZ200 is 94 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and FZ200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of images though you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged 8000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.