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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X30
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8000
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and 8000 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 3 years after the 8000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the 8000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Olympus 8000

 Fujifilm X20 8000 
ReleasedApril 2013July 2009Newer by 47 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Fujifilm X20

 8000 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus 8000

 Fujifilm X20 8000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 offers outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 8000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the 8000.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and 8000 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and 8000.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The younger Fujifilm X20 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
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focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography factors
Olympus 8000 Street photography factors
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than average (353g)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 8000 Sports photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (270 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography info
Olympus 8000 Travel photography info
61
great battery (270 shots)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (353g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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environment proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 8000 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (353g)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus 8000
 Fujifilm X20Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X20 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Also Known as - mju Tough 8000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-29 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 pounds) 182 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $500 $380