Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZR1

Lets look much closer at the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 8000 was brought out at a similar time to the ZR1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the 8000 matches up against the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic ZR1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 8000 versus the ZR1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and ZR1.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should factor the age of the cameras into account.