Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic S2

Lets look more closely at the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was revealed 3 years earlier than the S2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 8000 scores vs the S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 has got exterior 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 S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 8000 against the S2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and S2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and S2.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic S2 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older 8000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.