Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax W80
95 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched June 2009

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax W80 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FE-4030 was released 7 months later than the W80 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-4030 grades versus the W80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax W80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 & Pentax Optio W80. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax W80
FE-4030 | W80 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | June 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus FE-4030
W80 | FE-4030 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax W80
FE-4030 | W80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-4030 versus Pentax W80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 vs the W80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and W80.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-4030 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent FE-4030 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Pentax Optio W80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2009-06-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 146 gr (0.32 lb) | 156 gr (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $130 | $250 |