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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax P80

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

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

 FE-5010 P80 

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
20
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
33
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