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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8000
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Launched December 2012
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Here is a extended review of the Olympus 8000 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very comparable but the 8000 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 8000 was revealed 4 years earlier than the XZ-2 iHS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 8000 grades against the XZ-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 8000 XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus 8000

 XZ-2 iHS 8000 
LaunchedDecember 2012July 2009Fresher by 42 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 8000 XZ-2 iHS 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8000 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 8000 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and XZ-2 iHS is 94 and 85 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The 8000 has the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The older 8000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography advice
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
has manual focus
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (346g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (340 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography highlights
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography highlights
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
good battery power (340 CIPA)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (346g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography features
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (340 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging advice
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
36
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (346 grams)
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Olympus 8000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Other name mju Tough 8000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 346g (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $380 $450