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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8000

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8000
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Olympus 8000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and 8000 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was released 2 years after the 8000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-620 UZ matches up versus the 8000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus 8000

 SP-620 UZ 8000 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 31 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 8000 SP-620 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus 8000

 SP-620 UZ 8000 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ features physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Olympus 8000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the 8000.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and 8000 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and 8000.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SP-620 UZ should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography features
Olympus 8000 Portrait photography features
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MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Street photography with Olympus 8000
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography factors
Olympus 8000 Travel photography factors
61
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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environment sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography advice
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography advice
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reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging factors
Olympus 8000 Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus 8000
 Olympus SP-620 UZOlympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Also referred to as - mju Tough 8000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435g (0.96 pounds) 182g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $199 $380