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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W80

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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
  • Released June 2009
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W80 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Pentax W80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was unveiled 19 months later than the W80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax W80

 SP-610UZ W80 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2009More recent by 19 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 W80 SP-610UZ 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax W80

 SP-610UZ W80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides physical measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the W80.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and W80 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and W80.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SP-610UZ will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography factors
Pentax W80 Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
Pentax W80 Street photography advice
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Sports photography camera
39
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography info
Pentax W80 Travel photography info
61
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
weather proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography advice
Pentax W80 Landscape photography advice
40
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging information
Pentax W80 Vlogging information
26
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax W80
 Olympus SP-610UZPentax Optio W80
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Pentax Optio W80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-06 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 life 340 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $250