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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-120 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
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8000
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was launched 18 months before the VG-120 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 8000 matches up vs the VG-120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus VG-120

 8000 VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus 8000

 VG-120 8000 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Olympus VG-120

 8000 VG-120 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 offers outer measurements 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 VG-120 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 8000 vs the VG-120.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and VG-120 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and VG-120.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-120 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 8000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-120
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography details
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography highlights
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography features
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (160 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging features
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
28
fairly wide (26mm)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Olympus VG-120
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Olympus VG-120
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Olympus VG-120
Also referred to as mju Tough 8000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-01 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 160 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $380 $190