Olympus 8000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus 8000 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was unveiled 5 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the 8000 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8000 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 8000 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.