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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8000
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
Photography Glossary

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus 8000 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was unveiled 5 months after the HZ15W so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 8000 matches up against the HZ15W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Samsung HZ15W

 8000 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus 8000

 HZ15W 8000 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Samsung HZ15W

 8000 HZ15W 
RevealedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Olympus 8000 and Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 8000 compared to the HZ15W.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and HZ15W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and HZ15W.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos although you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
31
manual focus
includes face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8000
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography advice
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8000
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (249g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography info
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8000
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (249g)
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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Samsung HZ15W
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as mju Tough 8000 WB550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2009-02-23
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score 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
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $380 $330