Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic G1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic G1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the 8000 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 8000 was revealed 6 months after the G1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the 8000 matches up versus the G1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 has outer 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 G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 8000 against the G1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and G1 is 94 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and G1.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The 8000 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher.