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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(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
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8000
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus 6010 and Olympus 8000, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was manufactured about the same time to the 8000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 6010 scores versus the 8000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Olympus 8000

 6010 8000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus 6010

 8000 6010 

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Olympus 8000

 6010 8000 
RevealedJuly 2009July 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 features physical measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6010 and Olympus 8000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 6010 versus the 8000.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and 8000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and 8000.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography details
Olympus 8000 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography features
Olympus 8000 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography factors
Olympus 8000 Travel photography factors
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Landscape photography camera
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging advice
Olympus 8000 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Olympus 8000
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6010 mju Tough 8000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-17 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 182 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $380