Olympus 8000 weighs
182 g (0.40 lb / 6.42 oz) and has external dimensions of
95 x 62 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.44 x 0.87″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, its weight is about average in its class. On the other hand, with a thickness of only 22mm, it is quite small, 6mm thinner than the average of its class.
Weight Comparison
Compact Cameras
Thickness Comparison
Compact Cameras
In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Olympus 8000, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.
Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Olympus 8000 with its main competitors:
Olympus 8000 Size Compared to Main Competitors
Weather Sealing
Olympus 8000 has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Olympus 8000 will serve you well.