Olympus 8000 vs Samsung CL5

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus 8000 versus Samsung CL5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 8000 was released 5 months later than the CL5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 8000 scores versus the CL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 comes with physical 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) whilst the Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 8000 and the CL5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and CL5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and CL5.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 8000 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus 8000 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.