• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus Tough-8000 advantages over Fujifilm Z90

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 250 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos

Fujifilm Z90 advantages over Olympus Tough-8000

  • Less expensive
    $170 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 102 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Lighter weight
    150g vs 201g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    14.2 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus 1030 SW

Olympus Tough-8000
Olympus 1030 SW
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Less shutter lag

Compare Olympus Tough-8000 vs Olympus 1030 SW

Fujifilm Z90
Olympus 1030 SW
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm Z90 vs Olympus 1030 SW

Compared to Olympus Tough-6000

Olympus Tough-8000
Olympus Tough-6000
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Less shutter lag
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Olympus Tough-8000 vs Olympus Tough-6000

Fujifilm Z90
Olympus Tough-6000
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm Z90 vs Olympus Tough-6000

Compared to Sony DSC-G3

Olympus Tough-8000
Sony DSC-G3
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus Tough-8000 vs Sony DSC-G3

Fujifilm Z90
Sony DSC-G3
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm Z90 vs Sony DSC-G3

Compared to Fujifilm Z70

Olympus Tough-8000
Fujifilm Z70
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus Tough-8000 vs Fujifilm Z70

Fujifilm Z90
Fujifilm Z70
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Fujifilm Z90 vs Fujifilm Z70

Compared to Nikon S100

Olympus Tough-8000
Nikon S100
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus Tough-8000 vs Nikon S100

Fujifilm Z90
Nikon S100
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out

Compare Fujifilm Z90 vs Nikon S100

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