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Olympus 8000 vs Pentax W80

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(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
Pentax W80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Pentax W80

 8000 W80 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus 8000

 W80 8000 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Pentax W80

 8000 W80 
AnnouncedJuly 2009June 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

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

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
Portrait photography with Pentax W80
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography info
Pentax W80 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography information
Pentax W80 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8000
Landscape photography with Pentax W80
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W80 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus 8000 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Pentax W80
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Pentax Optio W80
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