Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WS80
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![Olympus Stylus 7040 front Olympus Stylus 7040 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-7040/Olympus-7040-front.jpg)
![Pentax Optio WS80 front Pentax Optio WS80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-WS80/Pentax-WS80-front.jpg)
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Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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 referred to as mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2009
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Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus 7040 and Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The 7040 was manufactured 6 months after the WS80 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 7040 grades versus the WS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Pentax WS80
7040 | WS80 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus 7040
WS80 | 7040 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Pentax WS80
7040 | WS80 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 7040 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 7040 and Pentax WS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 7040 vs the WS80.
![Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-7040-vs-Pentax-Optio-WS80-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.
![Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-7040-vs-Pentax-Optio-WS80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and WS80.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus 7040 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
![Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-7040-vs-Pentax-Optio-WS80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-7040-vs-Pentax-Optio-WS80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus 7040 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Also called as | mju 7040 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144g (0.32 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" 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 | - | 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 card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $299 | $220 |