Olympus 8000 vs Pentax Q

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus 8000 and Pentax Q, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 8000 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the Q which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 8000 grades against the Q in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Pentax Q. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 features external 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) while the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

See the Olympus 8000 and Pentax Q in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 8000 compared to the Q.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and Q is 94 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and Q.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged 8000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.