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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WS80

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

Photography Glossary

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
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 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