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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W80

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 550WP
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced June 2009
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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W80 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was introduced 5 months earlier than the W80 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 550WP grades against the W80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Pentax W80

 550WP W80 

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus 550WP

 W80 550WP 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Pentax W80

 550WP W80 
IntroducedJanuary 2009June 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while 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).

Check the Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 550WP against the W80.

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and W80.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax W80 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography advice
Pentax W80 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 550WP
Street photography with Pentax W80
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Sports photography camera
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography factors
Pentax W80 Travel photography factors
55
environment sealing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography details
Pentax W80 Landscape photography details
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging highlights
Pentax W80 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Pentax W80
 Olympus Stylus 550WPPentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Pentax Optio W80
Alternate name mju 550WP -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 167g (0.37 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-LI78
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $399 $250