Olympus 8000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Olympus 8000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS 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
- Launched July 2009
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 8000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus 8000 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The 8000 was released 3 years prior to the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the 8000 grades versus the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
8000 | WG-2 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus 8000
WG-2 GPS | 8000 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 31 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
8000 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus 8000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 features outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Olympus 8000 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 8000 and the WG-2 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and WG-2 GPS.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older 8000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 8000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Also referred to as | mju Tough 8000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-07-01 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 182 grams (0.40 lb) | 198 grams (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 260 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $380 | $300 |