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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
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
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8000
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was revealed 2 years later than the 8000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ-11 scores vs the 8000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus 8000

 SZ-11 8000 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2009More recent by 26 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus SZ-11

 8000 SZ-11 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus 8000

 SZ-11 8000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-11 and the 8000.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and 8000 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and 8000.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-11 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SZ-11 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography highlights
Olympus 8000 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-11
Sports photography with Olympus 8000
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography factors
40
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-11
Vlogging with Olympus 8000
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus 8000
 Olympus SZ-11Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Also referred to as - mju Tough 8000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-27 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 182 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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 life 200 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $253 $380