Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WS80
93 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
(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
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Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-47 versus Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-47 was manufactured 6 months after the WS80 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FE-47 grades vs the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 & Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Pentax WS80
| FE-47 | WS80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus FE-47
| WS80 | FE-47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax WS80
| FE-47 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | August 2009 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has sizing 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-47 versus Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-47 compared to the WS80.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and WS80 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and WS80.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus FE-47 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
| Olympus FE-47 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus FE-47 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2009-08-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.8-4.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.80 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 metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 204 gr (0.45 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | 2 x AA | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $0 | $220 |