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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax W80

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced June 2009
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was launched 5 months prior to the W80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-5010 grades versus the W80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax W80

 FE-5010 W80 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus FE-5010

 W80 FE-5010 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax W80

 FE-5010 W80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009June 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-5010 vs the W80.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and W80 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and W80.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should take the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Pentax W80
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography details
Pentax W80 Sports photography details
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography details
Pentax W80 Travel photography details
60
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W80 Landscape photography factors
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W80 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
25
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax W80
 Olympus FE-5010Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-5010 Pentax Optio W80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 LI-42B D-LI78
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 card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $250