Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
8000 | TG-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus 8000
TG-2 iHS | 8000 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | July 2009 | Newer by 48 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 610k | 230k | Sharper display (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
8000 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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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 |