Olympus 8010 vs Pentax P80

Following is a extended review of the Olympus 8010 versus Pentax P80, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was introduced 7 months after the P80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 8010 scores versus the P80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Pentax Optio P80. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 offers external measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 8010 vs the P80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and P80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and P80.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus 8010 to provide greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 8010 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.