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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8000
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus 8000 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was introduced 5 years before the TG-850 iHS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 8000 grades vs the TG-850 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 8000 TG-850 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus 8000

 TG-850 iHS 8000 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2009More recent by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 8000 TG-850 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 8000 against the TG-850 iHS.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and TG-850 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and TG-850 iHS.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older 8000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (330 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography highlights
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery power (330 per charge)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography info
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
50
rather wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery power (330 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
33
rather wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Also Known as mju Tough 8000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-01 2014-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4616 x 3464
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 1/2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
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 182g (0.40 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 330 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
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