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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6010
Pentax WS80
(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
  • Released August 2009
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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus 6010 versus Pentax WS80, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was launched within a month of the WS80 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the 6010 scores versus the WS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Pentax WS80

 6010 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus 6010

 WS80 6010 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Pentax WS80

 6010 WS80 
ReleasedJuly 2009August 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6010 versus Pentax WS80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 6010 versus the WS80.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and WS80.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus 6010 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography features
Pentax WS80 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography info
Pentax WS80 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
23
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than competition in class (125g)
environment proof
flash built-in
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Landscape photography camera
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
31
you can focus manually
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging information
Pentax WS80 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Pentax WS80
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Pentax Optio WS80
Also called mju Tough 6010 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-17 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 LI-50C D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $220