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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax P80

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7010
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax P80 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 7010 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was introduced very close to the P80 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 7010 grades vs the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Pentax P80

 7010 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus 7010

 P80 7010 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Pentax P80

 7010 P80 
LaunchedJuly 2009August 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 7010 compared to the P80.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and P80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and P80.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography info
Pentax P80 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography factors
Pentax P80 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography details
Pentax P80 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7010
Travel photography with Pentax P80
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography features
Pentax P80 Landscape photography features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging highlights
Pentax P80 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Pentax P80
 Olympus Stylus 7010Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Pentax Optio P80
Also called mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
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 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 145 gr (0.32 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 LI-42B 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
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $200