Olympus 8000 vs Samsung TL500

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus 8000 and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively similar but the 8000 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The 8000 was manufactured 12 months prior to the TL500 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 8000 grades vs the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 has exterior 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 TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8000 and Samsung TL500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 8000 and the TL500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and TL500.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 8000 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus 8000 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older 8000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.