Olympus 8000 vs Pentax W80

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus 8000 and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was announced around the same time to the W80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 8000 grades vs the W80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8000 and Pentax W80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 8000 compared to the W80.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and W80.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.