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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
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
  • Launched August 2009
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was brought out around the same time to the WS80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the WS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Pentax WS80

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus FE-5020

		

		

			
 WS80 FE-5020 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax WS80

		

		

			
 FE-5020 WS80 
LaunchedJuly 2009August 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Pentax WS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-5020 against the WS80.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and WS80.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-5020 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.
	
			Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography advice
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 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
26
 manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
Street photography with Pentax WS80
60
 environment sealing
 lighter than average in class (137 grams)
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
59
 weather proof
 lighter than others (125g)
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
24
 environment sealing
 low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
23
 weather proof
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than average in class (137 grams)
 environment sealing
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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 lighter than others (125 grams)
 weather proof
 built-in flash
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography information
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography information
31
 pretty wide (24mm)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
31
 manual focus
 weather proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging info
Pentax WS80 Vlogging info
28
 pretty wide (24mm)
 lighter than average in class (137 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing mic socket
25
 lighter than others (125g)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic socket
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax WS80
 Olympus FE-5020Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Pentax Optio WS80
Otherwise known as X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-22 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 137 grams (0.30 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $160 $220