Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FZ47

Here, we are comparing the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic FZ47, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was introduced 3 years prior to the FZ47 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 8000 scores vs the FZ47 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 has got outside measurements 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 FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic FZ47 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 8000 against the FZ47.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and FZ47 is 94 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and FZ47.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older 8000 will be behind in sensor innovation.