Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic GM5

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic GM5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The 8000 was brought out 6 years before the GM5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 8000 grades versus the GM5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic GM5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 8000 compared to the GM5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and GM5 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and GM5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 8000 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic GM5 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older 8000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.