Olympus 8000 vs Pentax XG-1

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus 8000 and Pentax XG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the XG-1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 8000 grades vs the XG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Pentax XG-1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 has physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 8000 compared to the XG-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and XG-1 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and XG-1.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax XG-1 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.