Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax WS80
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36 Features
21 Overall
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95 Imaging
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 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
- Revealed August 2009
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-4030 versus Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-4030 was introduced 6 months later than the WS80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FE-4030 grades versus the WS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax WS80
FE-4030 | WS80 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus FE-4030
WS80 | FE-4030 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax WS80
FE-4030 | WS80 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | August 2009 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-4030 versus Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-4030 against the WS80.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and WS80.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
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 | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 146 gr (0.32 pounds) | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 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 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 (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $130 | $220 |