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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax P80

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(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
Pentax P80
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Pentax P80

 550WP P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus 550WP

 P80 550WP 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Pentax P80

 550WP P80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and P80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography info
Pentax P80 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography information
Pentax P80 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography advice
Pentax P80 Sports photography advice
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography features
Pentax P80 Travel photography features
55
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 550WP
Vlogging with Pentax P80
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Pentax P80
 Olympus Stylus 550WPPentax Optio P80
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