Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS5

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was released 11 months prior to the ZS5 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 8000 matches up against the ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 has got outer measurements 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 ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 8000 and the ZS5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and ZS5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and ZS5.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files though you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged 8000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.