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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax W80

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7010
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed June 2009
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax W80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus 7010 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 7010 was brought out very close to the W80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 7010 grades against the W80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Pentax W80

 7010 W80 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus 7010

 W80 7010 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Pentax W80

 7010 W80 
RevealedJuly 2009June 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7010 vs Pentax W80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 7010 and the W80.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and W80.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography features
Pentax W80 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7010
Street photography with Pentax W80
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography details
Pentax W80 Travel photography details
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
environment proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7010
Landscape photography with Pentax W80
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W80 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Pentax W80
 Olympus Stylus 7010Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Pentax Optio W80
Otherwise known as mju 7010 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 145g (0.32 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 LI-42B D-LI78
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $250