Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-110

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Olympus VG-110. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Olympus VG-110 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.