Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic G5

Here, we are comparing the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic G5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and G5 (16MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The 8000 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the G5 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 8000 matches up against the G5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 has outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic G5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 8000 against the G5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and G5 is 94 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and G5.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 8000 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G5 will give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.