Olympus Mju Tough 8000 Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 482 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the optics. The lcd also impresses, but many are less positive about the zoom.

Optics, Lcd, Flash

Zoom, Shutter, Glare, Lens

Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 85/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras, the Olympus Mju Tough 8000 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

With underwater scenery often more spectacular than what's above the surface, it's a pity that your typical point-and-shoot camera can't take to the seas. Luckily, ruggedized, waterproof cameras, like the 12-megapixel Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 ($379 ...

Ruggedized body protects camera from drops of up to 6.6 feet. Waterproof to 33 feet. Automatic lens cover keeps fingerprints and debris off the lens. Four underwater shooting modes. Tap controls for easy operation while wearing gloves

Subpar image quality. No HD-video capture. Storage is limited to microSD and xD-Picture Card

Underwater cameras often come with tradeoffs: In the case of the Tough-8000, its handy, innovative tap controls are offset by underwhelming image quality and a steep price tag.