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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax W80

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released June 2009
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax W80 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Pentax W80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was announced 2 years later than the W80 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up vs the W80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Pentax W80

 SZ-31MR iHS W80 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2009More recent by 32 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 W80 SZ-31MR iHS 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax W80

 SZ-31MR iHS W80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Pentax W80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the W80.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and W80 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and W80.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SZ-31MR iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography information
Pentax W80 Portrait photography information
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography information
Pentax W80 Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography advice
Pentax W80 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
24
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography details
Pentax W80 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition (226g)
provides focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (200 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging information
Pentax W80 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax W80
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSPentax Optio W80
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Pentax Optio W80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-08 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic V -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.30 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 life 200 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $250