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Olympus 7040 vs Pentax P80

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 7040
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
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus 7040 versus Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was introduced 6 months after the P80 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the 7040 matches up vs the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Pentax P80

 7040 P80 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus 7040

 P80 7040 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Pentax P80

 7040 P80 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7040 versus Pentax P80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 7040 versus the P80.

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and P80.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus 7040 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax P80 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography info
Pentax P80 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography details
Pentax P80 Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7040
Travel photography with Pentax P80
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography features
Pentax P80 Landscape photography features
42
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P80 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Olympus 7040 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Pentax P80
 Olympus Stylus 7040Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 7040 Pentax Optio P80
Also referred to as mju 7040 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" 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 - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $299 $200