Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax W80

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-610 versus Pentax W80, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was released 19 months later than the W80 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-610 matches up versus the W80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 and Pentax Optio W80. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-610 and the W80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and W80 is 93 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and W80.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-610 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer TG-610 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.