Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh PX

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was introduced 3 years prior to the PX and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the 8000 matches up vs the PX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 8000 versus the PX.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and PX is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and PX.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh PX to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older 8000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.