Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WS80
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(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
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-5010 was revealed 7 months earlier than the WS80 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FE-5010 scores versus the WS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 & Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax WS80
FE-5010 | WS80 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus FE-5010
WS80 | FE-5010 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | January 2009 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax WS80
FE-5010 | WS80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 provides 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 WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-5010 versus Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5010 and the WS80.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and WS80 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and WS80.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-5010 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-5010 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | 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 | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 lb) | 125g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 | LI-42B | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $130 | $220 |