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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WS80

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(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
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
  • Announced August 2009
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Pentax WS80

 SP-620 UZ WS80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 WS80 SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax WS80

 SP-620 UZ WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography details
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography details
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MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography features
Pentax WS80 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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weather sealing
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition (125g)
weather sealing
built-in flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography advice
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
weather sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax WS80
 Olympus SP-620 UZPentax Optio WS80
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