Olympus 8000 vs Pentax MX-1
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![Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8000/Olympus-8000-front.jpg)
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Olympus 8000 vs Pentax MX-1 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
- Other Name is mju Tough 8000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Revealed July 2013
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Olympus 8000 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus 8000 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very comparable but the 8000 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.
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The 8000 was revealed 5 years before the MX-1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 8000 grades vs the MX-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus 8000 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Pentax MX-1
8000 | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Olympus 8000
MX-1 | 8000 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Pentax MX-1
8000 | MX-1 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus 8000 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 has got external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 8000 vs Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 8000 versus the MX-1.
![Olympus 8000 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison Olympus 8000 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8000-vs-Pentax-MX-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and MX-1 is 94 and 84 respectively.
![Olympus 8000 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison Olympus 8000 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8000-vs-Pentax-MX-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus 8000 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and MX-1.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The 8000 provides the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The more aged 8000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Olympus 8000 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison Olympus 8000 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8000-vs-Pentax-MX-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus 8000 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus 8000 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus 8000 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8000-vs-Pentax-MX-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus 8000 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Pentax MX-1 |
Otherwise known as | mju Tough 8000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-07-01 | 2013-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 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, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 182g (0.40 lb) | 391g (0.86 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-Li-106 |
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 | Single | Single |
Price at release | $380 | $400 |