Olympus 8000 vs Samsung GX-1S

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus 8000 versus Samsung GX-1S, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The 8000 was manufactured 3 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 8000 grades vs the GX-1S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 features external 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) while the Samsung GX-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

See the Olympus 8000 versus Samsung GX-1S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 8000 against the GX-1S.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and GX-1S is 94 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and GX-1S.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 8000 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus 8000 will give extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher 8000 provides an advantage in sensor technology.