Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic LS5

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was released 3 years earlier than the LS5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the 8000 grades vs the LS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 features 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) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 8000 and the LS5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and LS5 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and LS5.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic LS5 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.