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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VH-515 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
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8000
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was launched 4 years before the VH-515 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the 8000 matches up versus the VH-515 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus VH-515

 8000 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus 8000

 VH-515 8000 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2009Fresher by 38 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Olympus VH-515

 8000 VH-515 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 features physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VH-515 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 8000 vs the VH-515.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and VH-515 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and VH-515.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of files though you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older 8000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography details
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8000
Street photography with Olympus VH-515
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography highlights
61
weather proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography advice
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging features
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Olympus VH-515
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Olympus VH-515
Otherwise known as mju Tough 8000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $380 $648