Olympus 1 vs Pentax WS80
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Updated by Olympus 1s
(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
- Released August 2009
Photography Glossary Olympus 1 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus 1 and Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly close but the 1 (1/1.7") and WS80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 1 was unveiled 4 years later than the WS80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 1 scores versus the WS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 & Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Pentax WS80
| 1 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2013 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 53 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus 1
| WS80 | 1 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus 1 and Pentax WS80
| 1 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 offers physical measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 1 and Pentax WS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 compared to the WS80.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and WS80 is 79 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and WS80.
As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus 1 will result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern 1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 1 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 1 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2013-11-25 | 2009-08-05 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VI | Prime |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.8-4.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 402g (0.89 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 51 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 179 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 images | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $700 | $220 |