Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W80
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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released April 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced June 2009

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W80 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-4 versus Pentax W80, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TG-4 was revealed 5 years later than the W80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-4 matches up versus the W80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Pentax Optio W80. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Pentax W80
TG-4 | W80 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | ![]() | June 2009 | More recent by 71 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus TG-4
W80 | TG-4 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Pentax W80
TG-4 | W80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 offers external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and 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).
Examine the Olympus TG-4 versus Pentax W80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-4 compared to the W80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and W80 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and W80.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-4 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Pentax Optio W80 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-04-13 | 2009-06-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 380 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $379 | $250 |