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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W80

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
Pentax W80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Pentax W80

 TG-4 W80 
AnnouncedApril 2015June 2009More recent by 71 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus TG-4

 W80 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Pentax W80

 TG-4 W80 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography info
Pentax W80 Portrait photography info
46
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-4
Street photography with Pentax W80
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others (247 grams)
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography factors
Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (380 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography details
Pentax W80 Travel photography details
74
better than average battery (380 shots)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Pentax W80
62
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
36
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Pentax W80
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rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (247g)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Pentax W80
 Olympus Tough TG-4Pentax Optio W80
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