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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus XZ-1 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8000
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 8000 vs Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is pretty close but the 8000 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") provide totally different sensor size.

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The 8000 was introduced 19 months earlier than the XZ-1 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the 8000 grades vs the XZ-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus XZ-1

 8000 XZ-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus 8000

 XZ-1 8000 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 19 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Olympus XZ-1

 8000 XZ-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 has external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 8000 compared to the XZ-1.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and XZ-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and XZ-1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 8000 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus 8000 will result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography information
Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography information
Olympus XZ-1 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
more heavy than others (275g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography advice
Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (320 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography factors
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography factors
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
better than average battery life (320 per charge)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (275 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography information
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography information
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (320 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8000
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-1
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
31
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others (275g)
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Olympus XZ-1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Olympus XZ-1
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Olympus XZ-1
Alternate name mju Tough 8000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2011-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3664 x 2752
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 275 grams (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 34
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 117
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $380 $567