Olympus 5010 vs Pentax W80

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus 5010 and Pentax W80, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was manufactured 7 months later than the W80 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 5010 grades against the W80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Pentax Optio W80. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 5010 and the W80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and W80 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and W80.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus 5010 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger 5010 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.