Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh CX5

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus 8000 and Ricoh CX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was announced 24 months prior to the CX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 8000 grades vs the CX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 enjoys 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) while the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 8000 against the CX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and CX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and CX5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus 8000 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older 8000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.