Olympus 8000

Olympus 8000 is Olympus's Small Sensor Compact digital camera originally announced on July of 2009. The camera comes with a 12MP, CCD 1/2.3" size sensor with a full resolution of 3968 x 2976. It is referred to as "mju Tough 8000" in certain regions.

The 8000 is scored #196 out of 261 in Small Sensor Compact cameras and over all #1148 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our collection. Please use our Smart camera finder to get camera listings based on your custom factors.

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The Olympus 8000 comes with a history of related digital cameras. Listed below, you can discover all older and latest models alongside important specs.

You can look at the 8000 from various angles in the gallery here.

Here is a collection of positives and negatives of the Olympus 8000 based on things that are usually regarded as necessary in a digital camera.

The measurement of the sensor on the Olympus 8000 is 6.08mm x 4.56mm (1/2.3"). The 28 mm² sensor can capture 3968 x 2976 pixels using aspect ratios of 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2. The camera boasts Image Stabilization (Sensor-shift). Optical stabilization is more effective than digital stabilization since the latter may cause cropping.

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The CCD sensor boasts 12MP and gives a standard ISO range of 64 to 1600. Sadly, RAW format is not supported so you have less room to maneuver in post.

The image below shows the 8000's sensor size compared to other popular sizes. The 8000 sensor comes with a crop factor of 5.9 and is displayed in green.

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To get a sense of various aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Olympus 8000 weighs in at 0.40 lbs (182 grams or 6.42 ounces) and features external proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9"). The weight of average Small Sensor Compact camera is 174 grams and the Olympus 8000 is similar as compared with various competitors.

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Below is a photo of the Olympus 8000 beside a soda to help you to have a feel for its size.

The top view here will provide the button layout on the 8000.

The 8000 has got an inbuilt lens offering a focal range of 28-102mm giving it a 3.6 x zoom which isn't really great but it would certainly be convenient in certain situations.

At it's widest 28mm, it will have an aperture of f3.5 and that is rather sluggish and not the best in low light circumstances and you will likely struggle to capture a shallow depth of field. You will likely also need to up your ISO which results in noisy photos. For the long end, 102mm comes with f5.1 making it quite sluggish and you will have to use slower shutter speeds.

The 8000 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes

Digital cameras that consist of NFC and / or Bluetooth connectivity can be controlled wirelessly with smartphones. You are able to copy images and oftentimes alter camera settings without connecting straight with the camera.

Many apps also enable a Liveview and release the shutter if you are not close to the camera. If the camera contains a HDMI out, it can be attached to an external display. Virtually all cameras will allow you to charge the battery pack with the USB port.

The highest possible video quality on the Olympus 8000 is 640 x 480 and it can record in Motion JPEG file format. 480p is low by today's standards. You should really aim for a minimum FUll HD quality for video. The body does not offer a mic and / or headphone jack so you get absolutely no control over your sound. It is probably a better idea to take a look at an alternative camera in case you want good sound in your videos.

Olympus 8000 features environment proofing which makes it a excellent option to use for challenging conditions. This can be especially useful when you are unsure about the conditions you may encounter for outdoor photography.

The Olympus 8000 comes with a 2.7" fixed screen having a resolution of 230k dots.

Sadly the screen isn't a touch screen.

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The ViewFinder specs regarding Olympus 8000 are below:

• ViewFinder None

In those bright outdoor conditions that make the camera displays washed out and tricky to view, viewfinders will be rather helpful.

The maximum shutter speed is 1/2000s.

Olympus 8000 boasts just integrated flash without external flash support.

Olympus 8000 boasts only Contrast Based Autofocus and lacks Phase Detect Autofocus. Phase Detection autofocusing is more quicker and exact as compared to Contrast Based autofocusing.

Olympus 8000 has no manual focusing. Manual focusing option can be good for low light occasions or you require more precise control on depth of field.

The average Small Sensor Compact camera battery life is 241. Fujifilm X30 comes with the best (470) battery life for this group of cameras.

Listed below is a list of Small Sensor Compact cameras which have the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Fujifilm X30
8000 vs Fujifilm X30470 yesnono

Casio EX-10
8000 vs EX-10455 yesnono

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Ricoh GR Digital IV
8000 vs GR Digital IV390 yesnono

Canon G12
8000 vs G12370 yesnono

Canon G16
8000 vs G16360 yesnono

The following illustration shows a outline of the Olympus 8000 for various forms of photography. To understand more, scroll to the specific paragraph below.

The Olympus 8000 has a points tally of 21 which is lousy, and means the camera is not appropriate for portraits. Shooting portrait photos leans greatly towards sensor dimension, RAW support together with the capability to utilize external lighting.

Coming in at a above average points tally of 62, the Olympus 8000 is a respectable choice for street photography. A good street photography camera comes with a good balance of picture quality and portability.

A lousy sports photography points tally of 34 suggests the Olympus 8000 is not appropriate for taking pictures of sports. A camera needs to have fantastic focusing plus shutter speeds for sports photography.

Weight is extremely crucial when picking a camera for travel. All round, the Olympus 8000 gets a above average 61 as a travel camera which is a good choice to purchase for your journeys.

For anyone looking to choose a digital camera for landscape pictures, the most essential factor is going to be image quality. The Olympus 8000 at it's lousy rating of 35 for a landscape camera is not appropriate compared to it's competition.

A camera for vlogging preferably should have a articulating display, microphone port and ideally image stabilization. Taking everything into account, the Olympus 8000 is not appropriate as a vlog camera as it receives a lousy score of 28.

If you are searching for replacements to the 8000, here is a number of the top placed cameras that fall into the category of Small Sensor Compact.

The chart below offers you a summary of the 8000 versus it's top scored rivals suggested above.

There are a bunch of cameras you may have a look at as alternatives. To browse through a extensive comparison, click the "compare" link.