Olympus 550WP vs Pentax WS80
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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax WS80 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
- Revealed January 2009
- Additionally Known as mju 550WP
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Launched August 2009
Olympus 550WP vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus 550WP and Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 550WP was announced 7 months prior to the WS80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 550WP grades versus the WS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 550WP vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Pentax WS80
550WP | WS80 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus 550WP
WS80 | 550WP | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | January 2009 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Pentax WS80
550WP | WS80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus 550WP vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 550WP features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 550WP and Pentax WS80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 550WP against the WS80.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and WS80.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older 550WP will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Also called | mju 550WP | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 file 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | 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 card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $399 | $220 |