Olympus 6000 vs Olympus 8000

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus 6000 versus Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Olympus. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was revealed very close to the 8000 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the 6000 grades against the 8000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 6000 and the 8000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and 8000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and 8000.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus 8000 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.