Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic GX8

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic GX8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The 8000 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the GX8 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 8000 matches up vs the GX8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 8000 compared to the GX8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and GX8 is 94 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and GX8.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 8000 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GX8 will result in extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.