Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W80
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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Pentax W80
550WP | W80 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus 550WP
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Pentax W80
550WP | W80 | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | June 2009 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.5" | 2.5" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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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 |