Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic GF7

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic GF7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The 8000 was introduced 6 years prior to the GF7 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 8000 scores versus the GF7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 has external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 8000 versus the GF7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and GF7 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and GF7.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 8000 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic GF7 will offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 8000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.