Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FZ28

Let's look more closely at the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FZ28, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was introduced 6 months later than the FZ28 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 8000 grades versus the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 8000 versus the FZ28.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and FZ28 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and FZ28.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus 8000 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.