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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax W80

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released June 2009
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Pentax W80, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was released 5 months earlier than the W80 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-3010 grades versus the W80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax W80

 FE-3010 W80 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus FE-3010

 W80 FE-3010 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax W80

 FE-3010 W80 
ReleasedJanuary 2009June 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-3010 versus Pentax W80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FE-3010 and the W80.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and W80 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and W80.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W80 Portrait photography highlights
26
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography info
Pentax W80 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Pentax W80
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Pentax W80
57
environment sealing
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Pentax W80
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W80 as a Vlogging camera
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax W80
 Olympus FE-3010Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-3010 Pentax Optio W80
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2009-06-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 108 gr (0.24 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $140 $250