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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 8000

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8000
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 8000 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus 8000, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and 8000 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and 8000 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was released 9 years later than the 8000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-M1X grades vs the 8000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus 8000

 E-M1X 8000 
LaunchedJanuary 2019July 2009More recent by 117 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus E-M1X

 8000 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus 8000

 E-M1X 8000 

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X offers outer dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus 8000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M1X versus the 8000.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and 8000 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and 8000.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M1X will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger E-M1X is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography factors
Olympus 8000 Portrait photography factors
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography info
Olympus 8000 Street photography info
67
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (997 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography highlights
Olympus 8000 Sports photography highlights
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (870 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery pack (870 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (997g)
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography details
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (870 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
Vlogging with Olympus 8000
68
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
heavier than competition (997g)
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus 8000
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Alternate name - mju Tough 8000
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-01-24 2009-07-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997g (2.20 pounds) 182g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 images -
Type of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $2,999 $380