Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WS80
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Old Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Released August 2009
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SP-610UZ was introduced 18 months after the WS80 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the WS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax WS80
SP-610UZ | WS80 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | August 2009 | Newer by 18 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
WS80 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax WS80
SP-610UZ | WS80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax WS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the WS80.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and WS80 is 79 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and WS80.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SP-610UZ will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405 gr (0.89 lbs) | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 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 life | 340 pictures | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $299 | $220 |