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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax WS80
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax WS80

 FE-5010 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus FE-5010

 WS80 FE-5010 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax WS80

 FE-5010 WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and WS80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Street photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others (130g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
weather proofing
lighter than others (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography advice
Pentax WS80 Sports photography advice
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
60
lighter than others (130 grams)
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than others (125 grams)
weather proofing
built-in flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography details
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography details
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
31
focusing manually
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Pentax WS80
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax WS80
 Olympus FE-5010Pentax Optio WS80
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