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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 XZ-10 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was unveiled 3 years after the WS80 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Pentax WS80

 XZ-10 WS80 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 43 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus XZ-10

 WS80 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax WS80

 XZ-10 WS80 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax WS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-10 versus the WS80.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and WS80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and WS80.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus XZ-10 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent XZ-10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography information
Pentax WS80 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
59
environment sealing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus XZ-10
Sports photography with Pentax WS80
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography details
Pentax WS80 Travel photography details
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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lighter than competition (125g)
environment sealing
has built in flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography information
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging advice
Pentax WS80 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
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lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax WS80
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-30 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 240 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $428 $220