Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax W80

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-870 versus Pentax W80, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was introduced 6 years after the W80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-870 scores vs the W80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-870 versus Pentax W80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-870 vs the W80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and W80 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and W80.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-870 to offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger TG-870 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.