Olympus E-600 vs Pentax W80
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Olympus E-600 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed June 2009
Photography Glossary Olympus E-600 vs Pentax W80 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus E-600 vs Pentax W80, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very well matched but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and W80 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-600 was launched 3 months after the W80 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-600 grades versus the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Pentax W80
| E-600 | W80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus E-600
| W80 | E-600 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Pentax W80
| E-600 | W80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2009 |  | June 2009 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus E-600 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 offers external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-600 vs the W80.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and W80 is 71 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-600 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-600 and W80.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The E-600 includes the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult.
Olympus E-600 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-600 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
| Olympus E-600 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus E-600 | Pentax Optio W80 |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-08-30 | 2009-06-25 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 7 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | 45 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 515g (1.14 lb) | 156g (0.34 lb) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 55 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 541 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 photos | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BLS-1 | D-LI78 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $0 | $250 |
