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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax P80

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7000
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
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus 7000 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the P80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 7000 scores vs the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Pentax P80

 7000 P80 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus 7000

 P80 7000 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Pentax P80

 7000 P80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 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).

Compare the Olympus 7000 and Pentax P80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 7000 against the P80.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and P80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and P80.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older 7000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography features
Pentax P80 Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography info
Pentax P80 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7000
Sports photography with Pentax P80
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography advice
Pentax P80 Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
great zoom (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography information
Pentax P80 Landscape photography information
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging highlights
Pentax P80 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Pentax P80
 Olympus Stylus 7000Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Pentax Optio P80
Other name mju 7000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172 gr (0.38 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $200