Olympus Stylus TOUGH-8000 Digital Camera Review

Olympus Stylus TOUGH-8000

Digital Camera Review

2.7 The Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 is a tough camera that can take some abuse and keep taking photos. However, the image and video it captures are of lackluster quality.
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Introduction  
x The Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 is a tough camera that can take some abuse and keep taking photos. However, the image and video it captures are of lackluster quality.
    Page 1 of 16 Product Tour x

 

Section The Good The Bad
x Product Tour Metal body feels very robust Chunky, industrial design
x Color Generally good color accuracy Oranges and yellows are inaccurate
x Noise Low noise in images at most ISO levels Noise reduction produces flat, unappealing images with little detail
x Resolution Very low distortion Images lack detail across the frame
x Sample Photos See sample photos taken with the Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 in different conditions
x Video Easy to switch to video mode Video is low in resolution and quality
x Playback Plenty of different ways to view images Screen is a little grainy for previews of images
x Hardware Camera body is tough and compact 3.6x zoom is shorter than competitiors
x Controls Tap control system works well Menus are awkward to use and poorly structured
x Design & Handling Fits well into the hand Some buttons are too small
x Conclusion Read our final conclusion on the Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
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