Olympus Stylus Tough 8000

Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Competitors
Waterproof Waterproof, Compact
January, 2009

As well as being compared against other waterproofs and compacts, the Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 is also often compared to travel zooms. The Olympus Stylus Tough 8000's top rivals come from Olympus (such as the Stylus Tough 8010 and the TG-820) and Nikon (such as the Coolpix AW100 and the Coolpix L24)

Competitor classes

compared toWaterproof competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Olympus Tough 8000 compared to other waterproof competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/3.5 vs f/3.9).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS) and lacks a built in panoramas.

Olympus Stylus Tough 8010

Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
1 year newer
$155 - $165

Significant advantages of the Tough 8010 (vs the Tough 8000)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the Tough 8010 (vs the Tough 8000)

  • None found

common strengths of the Tough 8010 and Tough 8000

  • Fairly small: Compact 95x62x22 mm vs Compact 95x62x22 mm
  • Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 2 cm
  • Thin: 0.9" vs 0.9"
arrow Compare the Tough 8010 vs the Tough 8000

Nikon Coolpix AW100

Nikon Coolpix AW100
2 years newer
$280

Significant advantages of the AW100 (vs the Tough 8000)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None

Significant disadvantages of the AW100 (vs the Tough 8000)

  • Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/1500 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second

common strengths of the AW100 and Tough 8000

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens, Sensor shift
  • Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 2 cm
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix AW100 vs the Olympus Stylus Tough 8000

Olympus TG-820

Olympus TG-820 iHS
3 years newer
$299

Significant advantages of the TG-820 (vs the Tough 8000)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much higher resolution screen: 1,030k dots vs 230k dots
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the TG-820 (vs the Tough 8000)

  • None found

common strengths of the TG-820 and Tough 8000

  • Fairly small: Compact 96x63x23 mm vs Compact 95x62x22 mm
  • Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 2 cm
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second
arrow Compare the TG-820 vs the Stylus Tough 8000

Olympus Tough TG-810

Olympus Tough TG-810
2 years newer
$429 - $445

Significant advantages of the TG-810 (vs the Tough 8000)

  • Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Has a GPS

Significant disadvantages of the TG-810 (vs the Tough 8000)

  • Heavier: 221 g vs 182 g

common strengths of the TG-810 and Tough 8000

  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second
arrow Compare the Tough TG-810 vs the Stylus Tough 8000

Olympus Stylus Tough 6020

Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
1 year newer
$179

Significant advantages of the Tough 6020 (vs the Tough 8000)

  • Significantly lighter: 122 g vs 182 g

Significant disadvantages of the Tough 6020 (vs the Tough 8000)

  • None found

common strengths of the Tough 6020 and Tough 8000

  • Fairly small: Compact 95x62x22 mm vs Compact 95x62x22 mm
  • Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 2 cm
  • Thin: 0.9" vs 0.9"
arrow Compare the Tough 6020 vs the Tough 8000

Olympus Stylus Tough-3000

Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
1 year newer
$188

Significant advantages of the Tough-3000 (vs the Tough 8000)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the Tough-3000 (vs the Tough 8000)

  • None found

common strengths of the Tough-3000 and Tough 8000

  • Good macro capabilities: 2 cm vs 2 cm
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second
arrow Compare the Tough-3000 vs the Tough 8000

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Olympus Tough 8000 compared to other compact competitors include: it has a significantly wider wide angle lens (28 mm vs 36 mm), has better image stabilization (lens, sensor shift vs none), takes slightly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 8 MP) and is waterproof.

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/3.1), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Olympus Stylus 1030 SW

Olympus Stylus 1030 SW
1 year older

Significant advantages of the 1030 SW (vs the Tough 8000)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the 1030 SW (vs the Tough 8000)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens, Sensor shift
  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the 1030 SW and Tough 8000

  • Good macro capabilities: 2 cm vs 2 cm
arrow Compare the 1030 SW vs the Tough 8000

Olympus Stylus 1010

Olympus Stylus 1010
1 year older

Significant advantages of the 1010 (vs the Tough 8000)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the 1010 (vs the Tough 8000)

  • Much worse wide angle: 37 mm vs 28 mm
  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the 1010 and Tough 8000

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens, Sensor shift
  • Good macro capabilities: 2 cm vs 2 cm
arrow Compare the 1010 vs the Tough 8000

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS
2 years newer
$149 - $179

Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the Tough 8000)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.5
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the Tough 8000)

  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the 300 HS and Tough 8000

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens, Sensor shift
  • Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 2 cm
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs the Olympus Stylus Tough 8000

Nikon Coolpix L24

Nikon Coolpix L24
2 years newer
$60 - $100

Significant advantages of the L24 (vs the Tough 8000)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the L24 (vs the Tough 8000)

  • Much worse wide angle: 37 mm vs 28 mm
  • Not waterproof
  • Thicker: 1.1" vs 0.9"

common strengths of the L24 and Tough 8000

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix L24 vs the Olympus Stylus Tough 8000

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS
2 years newer
$105 - $189

Significant advantages of the 100 HS (vs the Tough 8000)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.5
  • Supports 24p

Significant disadvantages of the 100 HS (vs the Tough 8000)

  • Not waterproof
  • Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/1500 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second

common strengths of the 100 HS and Tough 8000

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens, Sensor shift
  • Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 2 cm
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs the Olympus Stylus Tough 8000

Samsung i85

Samsung i85
1 year older

Significant advantages of the i85 (vs the Tough 8000)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the i85 (vs the Tough 8000)

  • Much worse wide angle: 36 mm vs 28 mm
  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens, Sensor shift
  • Much lower true resolution: 8 MP vs 9.8 MP

common strengths of the i85 and Tough 8000

  • None found
arrow Compare the Samsung i85 vs the Olympus Stylus Tough 8000

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Olympus Tough 8000 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it takes slightly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 7.1 MP), is slightly lighter (182 g vs 280 g) and is waterproof.

However, on average it has slightly less zoom (3.6x vs 16x), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 25 mm), has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/3.2), doesn't have a built-in GPS and records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps).

Olympus Stylus 9000

Olympus Stylus 9000
similar age
$139

Significant advantages of the 9000 (vs the Tough 8000)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the 9000 (vs the Tough 8000)

  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the 9000 and Tough 8000

  • None found
arrow Compare the 9000 vs the Tough 8000

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v
2 years newer
$319 - $329

Significant advantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the Tough 8000)

  • Has a GPS
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the Tough 8000)

  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the DSC-HX9v and Tough 8000

  • None found
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Olympus Stylus Tough 8000

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3
1 year older

Significant advantages of the DMC-TZ3 (vs the Tough 8000)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-TZ3 (vs the Tough 8000)

  • Much lower true resolution: 7.1 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Smaller sensor: 1/2.7" 5.7x4.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the DMC-TZ3 and Tough 8000

  • None found
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 vs the Olympus Stylus Tough 8000

Canon ELPH 510 HS

Canon ELPH 510 HS
2 years newer
$239

Significant advantages of the 510 HS (vs the Tough 8000)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much larger screen: 3.2" vs 2.7"
  • Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None

Significant disadvantages of the 510 HS (vs the Tough 8000)

  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the 510 HS and Tough 8000

  • None found
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs the Olympus Stylus Tough 8000

Olympus 620 UZ

Olympus SP-620 UZ
3 years newer
$249 - $294

Significant advantages of the 620 UZ (vs the Tough 8000)

  • Significantly more zoom: 21x vs 3.6x
  • Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the 620 UZ (vs the Tough 8000)

  • Significantly heavier: 435 g vs 182 g
  • Not waterproof
  • Slower max shutter speed: 1/1500 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second

common strengths of the 620 UZ and Tough 8000

  • None found
arrow Compare the 620 UZ vs the Stylus Tough 8000