Olympus E-1 vs Olympus 8000
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced November 2003
- Later Model is Olympus E-3
(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
- Announced July 2009
- Also referred to as mju Tough 8000
Olympus E-1 vs Olympus 8000 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-1 vs Olympus 8000, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and 8000 (12MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and 8000 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-1 was announced 6 years earlier than the 8000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-1 scores versus the 8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-1 vs Olympus 8000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-1 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-1 Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Olympus 8000
E-1 | 8000 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus E-1
8000 | E-1 | |||
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Announced | July 2009 | November 2003 | More modern by 68 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.9") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 134k | Sharper screen (+96k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Olympus 8000
E-1 | 8000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Olympus E-1 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-1 features physical measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has 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).
Examine the Olympus E-1 vs Olympus 8000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-1 versus the 8000.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-1 and 8000 is 59 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-1 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and 8000.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus 8000 will provide greater detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications
Olympus E-1 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus E-1 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 |
Also called as | - | mju Tough 8000 |
Category | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2003-11-29 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 2560 x 1920 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | - | 2cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 1.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 134 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 1/4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 735g (1.62 pounds) | 182g (0.40 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") | 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $1,700 | $380 |