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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Released August 2009
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax WS80, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was revealed 18 months later than the WS80 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-610 grades vs the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Pentax WS80

 TG-610 WS80 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus TG-610

 WS80 TG-610 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax WS80

 TG-610 WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-610 and the WS80.

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and WS80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and WS80.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-610 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern TG-610 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-610
Street photography with Pentax WS80
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
weather sealing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
23
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography features
Pentax WS80 Travel photography features
64
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than competition (125g)
weather sealing
has built in flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography information
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography information
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
31
focusing manually
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging info
Pentax WS80 Vlogging info
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Pentax WS80
 Olympus TG-610Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-610 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-06 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
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 range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 life 210 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $223 $220