Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX5

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus 8000 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is very similar but the 8000 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizes.

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The 8000 was introduced 11 months before the HX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 8000 scores versus the HX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 features external measurements 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 Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 8000 versus the HX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and HX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and HX5.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 8000 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 8000 will deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 8000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.