Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WS80
94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Released July 2009
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 6000
(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
- Revealed August 2009
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The following is a extended review of the Olympus 6000 and Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 6000 was revealed within a month of the WS80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the 6000 grades vs the WS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Pentax WS80
| 6000 | WS80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus 6000
| WS80 | 6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Pentax WS80
| 6000 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2009 |  | August 2009 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 features external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 6000 compared to the WS80.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and WS80.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to take the release date of the cameras into account.
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Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
| Also called as | mju Tough 6000 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2009-07-01 | 2009-08-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 50 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.8-4.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/4s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 179g (0.39 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $259 | $220 |