Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic LX7

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the 8000 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

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The 8000 was unveiled 4 years before the LX7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 8000 scores vs the LX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 comes with 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 LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 8000 versus the LX7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and LX7 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and LX7.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 8000 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus 8000 will provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.