Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic G3

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic G3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and G3 (16MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The 8000 was introduced 24 months before the G3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the 8000 grades vs the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has sizing of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 8000 compared to the G3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and G3 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and G3.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 8000 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic G3 will give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.