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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-925
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
  • Launched August 2009
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was launched around the same time to the WS80 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-4000 matches up against the WS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Pentax WS80

 FE-4000 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus FE-4000

 WS80 FE-4000 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax WS80

 FE-4000 WS80 
LaunchedJuly 2009August 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-4000 against the WS80.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and WS80.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-4000 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (136g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Pentax WS80
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
23
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average (136g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
61
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography highlights
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
31
has manual focus
weather proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than average (136 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
25
lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax WS80
 Olympus FE-4000Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Pentax Optio WS80
Also called X-925 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $220