Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.