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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8000
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus 8000 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was brought out 5 years before the TG-2 iHS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 8000 matches up versus the TG-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 8000 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus 8000

 TG-2 iHS 8000 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2009Newer by 48 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 8000 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to 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") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Olympus 8000 and Olympus TG-2 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 8000 against the TG-2 iHS.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and TG-2 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and TG-2 iHS.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged 8000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
great battery life (350 CIPA)
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery life (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Other name mju Tough 8000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-01 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $380 $380