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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WS80

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WS80 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax WS80, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was unveiled 2 years after the WS80 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the WS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Pentax WS80

 TG-1 iHS WS80 
ReleasedMay 2012August 2009Newer by 34 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 WS80 TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax WS80

 TG-1 iHS WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax WS80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the WS80.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and WS80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and WS80.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-1 iHS to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer TG-1 iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography factors
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography factors
27
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography advice
Pentax WS80 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
23
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography details
Pentax WS80 Travel photography details
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better than average battery power (350 per charge)
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography highlights
46
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax WS80
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Pentax Optio WS80
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-05-08 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.8-4.7
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI90B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $220