Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax P80

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-870 versus Pentax P80, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was brought out 6 years after the P80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-870 scores against the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Pentax Optio P80. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 provides external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-870 vs the P80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and P80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and P80.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-870 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher TG-870 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.