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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WS80

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Pentax WS80
(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
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was announced 2 years after the WS80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the WS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Pentax WS80

 SP-810 UZ WS80 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 WS80 SP-810 UZ 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax WS80

 SP-810 UZ WS80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WS80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the WS80.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and WS80 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and WS80.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SP-810 UZ is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography features
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography features
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography advice
Pentax WS80 Street photography advice
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
environment proofing
lighter than average (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Pentax WS80
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amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
23
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography details
Pentax WS80 Travel photography details
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resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (864mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
61
lighter than average (125 grams)
environment proofing
flash built-in
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography details
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography details
40
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging advice
Pentax WS80 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax WS80
 Olympus SP-810 UZPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Pentax Optio WS80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-27 2009-08-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.7fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $280 $220