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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-5
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WS80, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-6 was brought out 9 years later than the WS80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-6 matches up vs the WS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Pentax WS80

 TG-6 WS80 
IntroducedMay 2019August 2009More recent by 120 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus TG-6

 WS80 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax WS80

 TG-6 WS80 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 has outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WS80 in our completely new Camera & 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 utilizing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 vs the WS80.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and WS80 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and WS80.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-6 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger TG-6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (253 grams)
59
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
Sports photography with Pentax WS80
47
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
23
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography info
Pentax WS80 Travel photography info
68
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
weather proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (253 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
61
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
weather proofing
built-in flash
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography factors
57
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
31
manual focus
weather proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (253g)
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Pentax WS80
 Olympus Tough TG-6Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Pentax Optio WS80
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2019-05-22 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 gr (0.56 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 340 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $449 $220