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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8000
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-5
Photography Glossary

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus 8000 and Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was released 11 years prior to the TG-6 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 8000 grades against the TG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus TG-6

 8000 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus 8000

 TG-6 8000 
AnnouncedMay 2019July 2009More modern by 120 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Olympus TG-6

 8000 TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 has got exterior dimensions 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-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 8000 and Olympus TG-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 8000 compared to the TG-6.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and TG-6 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and TG-6.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos though you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged 8000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography information
Olympus TG-6 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography info
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
good battery life (340 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (253g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography features
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
57
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (340 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8000
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (253g)
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Olympus Tough TG-6
Also referred to as mju Tough 8000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-01 2019-05-22
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
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 253 grams (0.56 pounds)
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 Overall 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 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $380 $449