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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-1 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8000
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus 8000 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 8000 was introduced 3 years prior to the TG-1 iHS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 8000 scores versus the TG-1 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 8000 TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus 8000

 TG-1 iHS 8000 
ReleasedMay 2012July 2009Fresher by 34 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 8000 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 8000 vs the TG-1 iHS.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and TG-1 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older 8000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (350 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography features
61
weather proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
good battery power (350 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography factors
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
46
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery power (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8000
Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
36
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Also called as mju Tough 8000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-01 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
AEB
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
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI90B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $380 $399