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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
27

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

 FE-5020 WS80 

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
21
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
65
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)
61
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
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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