Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Samsung HZ15W
8000 | HZ15W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus 8000
HZ15W | 8000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Samsung HZ15W
8000 | HZ15W | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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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 |