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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WS80

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95 Imaging
32 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Released August 2009
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Pentax WS80, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was unveiled 2 years later than the WS80 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-820 iHS scores vs the WS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Pentax WS80

          

          

            
 TG-820 iHS WS80 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 31 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kClearer screen (+800k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

          

          

            
 WS80 TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually  More precise focus
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax WS80

          

          

            
 TG-820 iHS WS80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has got physical measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the WS80.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WS80 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and WS80 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and WS80.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-820 iHS to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-820 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

            Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
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 provides face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
25
 focusing manually
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography info
Pentax WS80 Street photography info
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
59
 environment proof
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proof
 max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (220 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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 environment proof
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
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 weather proof
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
 low MP (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 environment proof
 has built in flash
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax WS80 as a Landscape photography camera
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 really wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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 focusing manually
 environment proof
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 no image stabilization
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Vlogging with Pentax WS80
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 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
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 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax WS80
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Pentax Optio WS80
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2012-02-08 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,030k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" 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 220 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $500 $220