Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FZ40

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FZ40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was released 12 months earlier than the FZ40 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the 8000 matches up versus the FZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 has got outer 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FZ40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 8000 versus the FZ40.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and FZ40 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and FZ40.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FZ40 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.