Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WS80
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34 Features
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95 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 & Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax WS80
FE-3010 | WS80 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus FE-3010
WS80 | FE-3010 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax WS80
FE-3010 | WS80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Check the Olympus FE-3010 versus Pentax WS80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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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 |