Olympus 8000 vs Samsung NX5

The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus 8000 and Samsung NX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very comparable but the 8000 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The 8000 was revealed 11 months prior to the NX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the 8000 grades against the NX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Samsung NX5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 8000 against the NX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and NX5 is 94 and 80 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and NX5.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 8000 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX5 will provide extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.