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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Released August 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-3010 versus Pentax WS80, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was revealed 7 months before the WS80 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FE-3010 grades vs the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax WS80

 FE-3010 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus FE-3010

 WS80 FE-3010 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax WS80

 FE-3010 WS80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 features outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-3010 versus the WS80.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and WS80 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and WS80.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus FE-3010 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography advice
26
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography advice
Pentax WS80 Sports photography advice
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography advice
Pentax WS80 Travel photography advice
57
environment sealing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography information
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography information
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
31
focusing manually
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging information
Pentax WS80 Vlogging information
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax WS80
 Olympus FE-3010Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-3010 Pentax Optio WS80
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-08-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 108 gr (0.24 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-LI68
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 Single Single
Launch cost $140 $220