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Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Olympus E-400 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-410
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WS80, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and WS80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-400 was released 3 years prior to the WS80 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-400 scores against the WS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Pentax WS80

 E-400 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus E-400

 WS80 E-400 
RevealedAugust 2009September 2006Newer by 35 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k215kCrisper display (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Pentax WS80

 E-400 WS80 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-400 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WS80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-400 against the WS80.

Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-400 and WS80 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-400 and WS80.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-400 contains the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The more aged E-400 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-400 Portrait photography information
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography information
46
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-400 Street photography factors
Pentax WS80 Street photography factors
60
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
59
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-400
Sports photography with Pentax WS80
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
23
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-400 Travel photography details
Pentax WS80 Travel photography details
49
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
61
lighter than average in class (125g)
environment sealing
built-in flash
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-400 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography highlights
45
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
manual focus
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-400 Vlogging information
Pentax WS80 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
25
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus E-400 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-400 and Pentax WS80
 Olympus E-400Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-400 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2006-09-14 2009-08-05
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.8-4.7
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 215k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 gr (0.96 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $599 $220