Olympus 550WP vs Pentax P80
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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 550WP
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed August 2009
Olympus 550WP vs Pentax P80 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus 550WP versus Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the P80 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 550WP was brought out 7 months before the P80 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 550WP matches up versus the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 550WP vs Pentax P80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Pentax Optio P80. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Pentax P80
550WP | P80 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus 550WP
P80 | 550WP | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | January 2009 | More modern by 7 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Pentax P80
550WP | P80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus 550WP vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 550WP has got external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 550WP versus Pentax P80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 550WP versus the P80.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and P80 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and P80.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax P80 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 550WP is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Pentax Optio P80 |
Also called | mju 550WP | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $399 | $200 |