Reasons to choose Stylus Tough 8000
Released in 2009, Stylus Tough 8000 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 182 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Stylus Tough 800028 mm²
Lumix DMC-FT3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Stylus Tough 8000 and Lumix DMC-FT3 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Stylus Tough 8000MetricLumix DMC-FT3
12 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.52 µmPixel pitch1.51 µm
2.31 µm²Pixel area2.29 µm²
43.28 MP/cm²Pixel density43.64 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
182 gWeight197 g
Internal storageStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion BLS-1 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Stylus Tough 8000 and Lumix DMC-FT3 have the same sensor area. The Stylus Tough 8000 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FT3 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FT3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FT3
Released in 2011, Lumix DMC-FT3 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 197 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.