Olympus 8000 vs Samsung TL220

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus 8000 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was brought out around the same time to the TL220 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the 8000 scores vs the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 has outside dimensions 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 TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus 8000 and Samsung TL220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 8000 compared to the TL220.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and TL220.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.