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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus VH-410 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 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
  • Announced August 2009
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus VH-410 versus Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was launched 3 years after the WS80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VH-410 grades vs the WS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Pentax WS80

 VH-410 WS80 
AnnouncedAugust 2012August 2009Newer by 38 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus VH-410

 WS80 VH-410 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax WS80

 VH-410 WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VH-410 versus Pentax WS80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the VH-410 compared to the WS80.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and WS80.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to show more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The younger VH-410 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography advice
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good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography information
Pentax WS80 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
environment proof
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography advice
Pentax WS80 Sports photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography information
Pentax WS80 Travel photography information
68
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition (125 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Pentax WS80
 Olympus VH-410Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VH-410 Pentax Optio WS80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-08-21 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Prime
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 model LI-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $186 $220