Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FZ60

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FZ60, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was revealed 4 years before the FZ60 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the 8000 scores vs the FZ60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The full galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FZ60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 8000 against the FZ60.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and FZ60 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and FZ60.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FZ60 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be behind in sensor innovation.