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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-110 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8000
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-110, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was announced 19 months before the VG-110 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the 8000 scores vs the VG-110 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus VG-110

 8000 VG-110 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus 8000

 VG-110 8000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011July 2009Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Olympus VG-110

 8000 VG-110 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus VG-110 has sizing of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-110 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 8000 vs the VG-110.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and VG-110 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and VG-110.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older 8000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography details
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography factors
Olympus VG-110 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (170 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography features
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography features
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (170 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography factors
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
27
pretty wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (170 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging factors
Olympus VG-110 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
28
pretty wide (27mm)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Olympus VG-110
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Olympus VG-110
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Olympus VG-110
Also called as mju Tough 8000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 105g (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 170 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $380 $150