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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Announced August 2009
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-45 versus Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was released 7 months earlier than the WS80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the FE-45 matches up against the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Pentax WS80

 FE-45 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus FE-45

 WS80 FE-45 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Pentax WS80

 FE-45 WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 offers outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-45 compared to the WS80.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and WS80.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older FE-45 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-45
Street photography with Pentax WS80
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
environment proof
lighter than competition (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography details
Pentax WS80 Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography advice
Pentax WS80 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than competition (125 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
31
manual focus
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging features
Pentax WS80 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-45 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Pentax WS80
 Olympus FE-45Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-45 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-07 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 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 - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $220