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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

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
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TG-320 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 8000 matches up vs the TG-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus TG-320

 8000 TG-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus 8000

 TG-320 8000 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Olympus TG-320

 8000 TG-320 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 8000 compared to the TG-320.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and TG-320 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and TG-320.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-320 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older 8000 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good MP (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8000
Street photography with Olympus TG-320
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography information
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
environment sealing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (150 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Olympus TG-320
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Olympus TG-320
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Olympus TG-320
Also referred to as mju Tough 8000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-01 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 150 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $380 $0