Olympus 7030 vs Olympus 8000
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Other Name is mju 7030
(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
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 8000
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus 8000 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Olympus 7030 and Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 7030 was manufactured 7 months later than the 8000 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 7030 scores against the 8000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus 8000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus 8000
7030 | 8000 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | July 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus 7030
8000 | 7030 |
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Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Olympus 8000
7030 | 8000 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 7030 and Olympus 8000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 7030 against the 8000.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and 8000 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and 8000.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus 7030 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent 7030 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 |
Alternative name | mju 7030 | mju Tough 8000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 file 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lb) | 182g (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 seconds) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $179 | $380 |