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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W80

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched June 2009
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W80 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax W80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 5 months before the W80 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax W80

 SP-565UZ W80 

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 W80 SP-565UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax W80

 SP-565UZ W80 
LaunchedJanuary 2009June 2009Same age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SP-565UZ and the W80.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and W80 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and W80.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax W80 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography advice
Pentax W80 Portrait photography advice
39
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
Pentax W80 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography features
Pentax W80 Sports photography features
33
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography info
Pentax W80 Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax W80
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
37
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
weather sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging info
Pentax W80 Vlogging info
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax W80
 Olympus SP-565UZPentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Pentax Optio W80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 2009-06-25
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 68 not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI78
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $400 $250