Olympus 8000 vs Pentax W80
94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus 8000 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(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
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced June 2009
Olympus 8000 vs Pentax W80 Overview
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus 8000 vs Pentax W80 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Pentax W80
8000 | W80 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus 8000
W80 | 8000 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Pentax W80
8000 | W80 | |||
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Announced | July 2009 | June 2009 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus 8000 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus 8000 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus 8000 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 8000 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Pentax Optio W80 |
Also called as | mju Tough 8000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-01 | 2009-06-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 182 gr (0.40 pounds) | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $380 | $250 |