Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
- Also Known as mju Tough 8000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced February 2012
Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview
Below, we are matching up the Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 8000 was revealed 3 years before the TG-820 iHS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 8000 matches up vs the TG-820 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
8000 | TG-820 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus 8000
TG-820 iHS | 8000 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | July 2009 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1030k | 230k | Crisper display (+800k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
8000 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 8000 against the TG-820 iHS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and TG-820 iHS is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and TG-820 iHS.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older 8000 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
Also called as | mju Tough 8000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-07-01 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,030k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 182 grams (0.40 lb) | 206 grams (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 220 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $380 | $500 |