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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax P80

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
23 Overall
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released August 2009
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was revealed 7 months prior to the P80 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FE-5010 grades versus the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax P80

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus FE-5010

		

		

			
 P80 FE-5010 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Focus manually  More exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax P80

		

		

			
 FE-5010 P80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 has external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5010 versus the P80.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax P80 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and P80 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and P80.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of images although you would want to factor the age  of the cameras into account. The older FE-5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
21
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
27
 you can focus manually
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lighter than competition (130g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
55
 lighter than others in class (125g)
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography advice
Pentax P80 Sports photography advice
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
17
 low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
 max fps low (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography features
Pentax P80 Travel photography features
60
 lighter than competition (130 grams)
 weather sealing
 built-in flash
 no Time Lapse recording
 low resolution (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
 lighter than others in class (125g)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
31
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
32
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax P80 as a Vlogging camera
28
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (130g)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
 no external mic jack
28
 quite wide (28mm)
 lighter than others in class (125 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax P80
 Olympus FE-5010Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-5010 Pentax Optio P80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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)
Maximum 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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 LI-42B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $200