Olympus 8000 vs Pentax W60
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94 Imaging
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Olympus 8000 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 8000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2009
Olympus 8000 vs Pentax W60 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus 8000 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 8000 was released at a similar time to the W60 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 8000 scores against the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 8000 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Pentax W60
8000 | W60 | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus 8000
W60 | 8000 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Pentax W60
8000 | W60 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | July 2009 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 8000 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 has got exterior 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 W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 8000 and Pentax W60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 8000 vs the W60.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and W60 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 8000 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and W60.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus 8000 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.
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Olympus 8000 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Pentax Optio W60 |
Also called as | mju Tough 8000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-01 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 50 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 182g (0.40 pounds) | 165g (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $380 | $300 |