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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W80

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced June 2009
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W80, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was brought out 8 months after the W80 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 8010 grades against the W80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Pentax W80

 8010 W80 
IntroducedFebruary 2010June 2009More modern by 8 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus 8010

 W80 8010 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Pentax W80

 8010 W80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 8010 and the W80.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and W80 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and W80.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus 8010 to deliver more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger 8010 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography factors
Pentax W80 Portrait photography factors
27
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography details
Pentax W80 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (245 grams)
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography factors
Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W80 Travel photography highlights
63
weather proofing
MP count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (245g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
weather proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography advice
Pentax W80 Landscape photography advice
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging advice
Pentax W80 Vlogging advice
27
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (245g)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Pentax W80
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Pentax Optio W80
Also Known as mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 Li-50B D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $250