Olympus 1s vs Pentax P80

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus 1s versus Pentax P80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the 1s (1/1.7") and P80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1s was released 5 years after the P80 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 1s grades versus the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1s & Pentax Optio P80. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1s has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 1s versus Pentax P80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 1s against the P80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1s and P80 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and P80.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The 1s features the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more recent 1s will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.