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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-5 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8000
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2017
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • New Model is Olympus TG-6
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Olympus 8000 versus Olympus TG-5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was announced 8 years before the TG-5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 8000 grades vs the TG-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus TG-5

 8000 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus 8000

 TG-5 8000 
ReleasedMay 2017July 2009More recent by 95 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Olympus TG-5

 8000 TG-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 comes with exterior measurements 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-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 8000 versus the TG-5.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and TG-5 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and TG-5.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older 8000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
has manual focus
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
great battery power (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
57
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery power (340 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Olympus TG-5
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Olympus Tough TG-5
Alternative name mju Tough 8000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-01 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $380 $449