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Olympus Mju TOUGH-8000

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By Alexandra Savvides
Mar 26, 2009

Olympus is probably better-known for its rugged point-and-shoots, which underwent a revamp earlier this year. The Japanese company ditched the SW-suffix and replaced it with a Tough-prefix as it felt that using the Tough word was more apt in associating its hardy cameras with the kind of conditions they can survive in.

The Mju Tough-8000 appears to replace the Mju 1050SW, but considering its extreme rugged specifications, it is probably more appropriate as a successor for the popular Mju 1030SW. The point-and-shoot took every physical punishment we dished out without flinching, though we wished the image quality could have been better.

Editors' note :
This review is based on tests done by our sister site CNET.com.au. As such, please note that there may be slight differences in the testing procedure and ratings system. For more information on the actual tests conducted on the product, please inquire directly at the site where the article was originally published. References made to some of other products in this review may not be available or applicable in Asia.

Design

Unlike the casing of one of its predecessors from last year, the Mju 1050SW, the Tough-8000 definitely looks like the sort of camera you could put through a car wash, slam up against a wall and drop from a considerable height without damaging as much as a fingernail. It takes its stylistic cues from the Mju 1030SW, sharing a similar sort of aesthetics and build quality. The lens at the front of the camera is protected by a sliding metal cover which makes a satisfying sword-like swoosh as it retracts into the body, but this is as exciting as it gets--at least on the outside.

There's a myriad of chrome and silver around the entire body and the 2.7-inch LCD screen at the back is flanked by brushed steel--ideal for showing up all the scratches and bumps from your subterranean adventures. Depending on which country you buy the camera from, the Tough-8000 comes in silver, aquamarine and/or black.



Tags: Camera, LCD, LCD screen, Asia, Olympus Corp.
 
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