Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax WS80
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Successor is Olympus SP-810 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
- Announced August 2009

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SP-800 UZ was launched 7 months later than the WS80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the WS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Pentax WS80
SP-800 UZ | WS80 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
WS80 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax WS80
SP-800 UZ | WS80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax WS80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the WS80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and WS80 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and WS80.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher SP-800 UZ is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 1000 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 12 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | 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) | 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 format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455g (1.00 lb) | 125g (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 ID | Li-50B | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $270 | $220 |