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Olympus 8000 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Olympus 8000 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8000
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Released May 2020
  • Successor is Sony ZV-1 II
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus 8000 versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The 8000 was released 12 years prior to the ZV-1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 8000 matches up versus the ZV-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony ZV-1

 8000 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Olympus 8000

 ZV-1 8000 
ReleasedMay 2020July 2009More modern by 132 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony ZV-1

 8000 ZV-1 

Olympus 8000 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 8000 versus Sony ZV-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 8000 against the ZV-1.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and ZV-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and ZV-1.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 8000 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
85
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography information
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
71
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography details
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography details
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
81
lighter than competition (294g)
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography highlights
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
70
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
86
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
lighter than competition (294g)
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Sony ZV-1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Sony ZV-1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Sony ZV-1
Also referred to as mju Tough 8000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life - 260 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $380 $750