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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8010
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WS80, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was revealed 7 months after the WS80 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 8010 scores vs the WS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Pentax WS80

		

		

			
 8010 WS80 
RevealedFebruary 2010August 2009Newer by 7 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus 8010

		

		

			
 WS80 8010 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Pentax WS80

		

		

			
 8010 WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 8010 vs the WS80.
Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and WS80 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and WS80.
All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 8010 to give more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent 8010 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography highlights
28
 good megapixels (13 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
26
 has manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
59
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (245g)
59
 environment sealing
 lighter than others (125g)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus 8010 Sports photography information
Pentax WS80 Sports photography information
43
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (13MP)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
23
 environment sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 MP count low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus 8010
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
64
 environment proof
 good megapixels (13 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
 lighter than others (125g)
 environment sealing
 built-in flash
 MP count low (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax WS80 as a Landscape photography camera
40
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (13 megapixels)
 environment proof
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
31
 has manual focus
 environment sealing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 MP count low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
27
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
25
 lighter than others (125g)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Pentax WS80
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Pentax Optio WS80
Also referred to as mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 10MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI68
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
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $600 $220