Olympus 7030 vs Pentax W80
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally Known as mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed June 2009
Olympus 7030 vs Pentax W80 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus 7030 versus Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 7030 was launched 7 months later than the W80 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 7030 matches up against the W80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 7030 vs Pentax W80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Pentax Optio W80. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Pentax W80
7030 | W80 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | June 2009 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus 7030
W80 | 7030 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Pentax W80
7030 | W80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7030 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 has got outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Olympus 7030 versus Pentax W80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 7030 compared to the W80.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and W80.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus 7030 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent 7030 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Pentax Optio W80 |
Also Known as | mju 7030 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2009-06-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
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 | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 156 gr (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 | - | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $179 | $250 |