Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WS80
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Launched January 2012
- Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
- Announced August 2009
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SP-620 UZ was manufactured 2 years later than the WS80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-620 UZ grades versus the WS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Pentax WS80
SP-620 UZ | WS80 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | August 2009 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
WS80 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax WS80
SP-620 UZ | WS80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the WS80.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and WS80 is 78 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and WS80.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide you with more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SP-620 UZ is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435 gr (0.96 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" 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 model | 4 x AA | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $199 | $220 |