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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8000
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus 8000 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was unveiled 2 months later than the HZ10W so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 8000 grades vs the HZ10W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Samsung HZ10W

 8000 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus 8000

 HZ10W 8000 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Samsung HZ10W

 8000 HZ10W 
LaunchedJuly 2009May 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 offers physical dimensions 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 HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 8000 versus Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 8000 against the HZ10W.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and HZ10W.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus 8000 to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
focusing manually
features face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8000
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (249g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography features
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (249g)
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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Samsung HZ10W
Also called as mju Tough 8000 WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $380 $300