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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 7010
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was brought out within a month of the WS80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the 7010 matches up against the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Pentax WS80

 7010 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus 7010

 WS80 7010 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Pentax WS80

 7010 WS80 
AnnouncedJuly 2009August 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 7010 versus the WS80.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and WS80.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 7010 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7010
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7010
Street photography with Pentax WS80
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
23
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography information
Pentax WS80 Travel photography information
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
lighter than competition in class (125g)
weather sealing
built-in flash
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7010
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
31
manual focus
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging factors
Pentax WS80 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Pentax WS80
 Olympus Stylus 7010Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Pentax Optio WS80
Also called as mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-22 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 LI-42B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $220