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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8000
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 8000 TG-820 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus 8000

 TG-820 iHS 8000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1030k230kCrisper display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 8000 TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography features
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (220 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography highlights
35
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
38
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (220 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging info
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Olympus TG-820 iHS
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