Olympus 6000 vs Pentax W80

Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus 6000 and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 6000 was introduced within a month of the W80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 6000 grades vs the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Olympus 6000 and Pentax W80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 6000 and the W80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and W80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax W80 to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.