Olympus 8000 vs Samsung GX-1L

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus 8000 vs Samsung GX-1L, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The 8000 was revealed 3 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the 8000 scores vs the GX-1L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 8000 vs Samsung GX-1L in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 8000 and the GX-1L.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and GX-1L is 94 and 69 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and GX-1L.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 8000 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus 8000 will produce extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent 8000 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.