Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic S3

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus 8000 versus Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was launched 18 months before the S3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 8000 grades against the S3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 enjoys outer measurements 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 S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 8000 against the S3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and S3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and S3.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic S3 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.