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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax W80

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched June 2009
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax W80, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was revealed 2 years later than the W80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-810 scores against the W80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Pentax W80

 TG-810 W80 
LaunchedAugust 2011June 2009More recent by 27 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus TG-810

 W80 TG-810 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax W80

 TG-810 W80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 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).

Compare the Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax W80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-810 vs the W80.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and W80 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and W80.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-810 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-810 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography advice
Pentax W80 Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography info
Pentax W80 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
24
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W80 Travel photography highlights
64
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (220 shots)
missing Timelapse function
37
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging information
Pentax W80 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Pentax W80
 Olympus TG-810Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-810 Pentax Optio W80
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 220 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $428 $250