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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7000
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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8000
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus 7000 versus Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was announced 5 months before the 8000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the 7000 matches up vs the 8000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus 8000

 7000 8000 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus 7000

 8000 7000 

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Olympus 8000

 7000 8000 
LaunchedJanuary 2009July 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7000 versus Olympus 8000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 7000 against the 8000.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and 8000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and 8000.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography advice
Olympus 8000 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography details
Olympus 8000 Travel photography details
55
built-in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography features
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography features
32
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging features
Olympus 8000 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Olympus 8000
 Olympus Stylus 7000Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Alternative name mju 7000 mju Tough 8000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 50 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172g (0.38 pounds) 182g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $380