Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-120
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Olympus VG-120. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Olympus VG-120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus VG-120
8000 | VG-120 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus 8000
VG-120 | 8000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Olympus VG-120
8000 | VG-120 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Check the Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-120 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Olympus VG-120 | |
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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 |