Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W80
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Pentax Optio W80. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Pentax W80
8010 | W80 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | June 2009 | More modern by 8 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus 8010
W80 | 8010 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Pentax W80
8010 | W80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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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 |