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Olympus E-600 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(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
  • Released August 2009
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
  • Released August 2009
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Olympus E-600 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-600 and Pentax WS80, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very similar but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and WS80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-600 was launched around the same time to the WS80 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-600 matches up versus the WS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Pentax WS80

 E-600 WS80 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus E-600

 WS80 E-600 

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Pentax WS80

 E-600 WS80 
ReleasedAugust 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 comes with outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-600 and Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-600 vs the WS80.

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and WS80 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and WS80.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-600 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-600 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography info
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography info
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-600
Street photography with Pentax WS80
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
59
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography information
Pentax WS80 Sports photography information
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery power (500 CIPA)
23
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
61
lighter than competition in class (125g)
weather proof
built-in flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography factors
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has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery power (500 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
has manual focus
weather proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
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no video shooting
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Olympus E-600 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Pentax WS80
 Olympus E-600Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-600 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Released 2009-08-30 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.8-4.7
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515g (1.14 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $220