Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS8

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic ZS8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was revealed 24 months prior to the ZS8 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 8000 scores against the ZS8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 offers physical dimensions 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 ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 8000 vs the ZS8.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and ZS8 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and ZS8.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS8 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older 8000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.