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Comparison of Olympus Stylus 840 and Pentax Optio WS80 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio WS80 ×
Olympus Stylus 840 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio WS80Olympus Stylus 840
BrandPentaxOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberWS80840
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20092008
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)9296
Width (mm)2324
Height (mm)5957
Weight (g)125130
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)108
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.35 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0727.26
Sensor width (mm)6.176.03
Sensor height (mm)4.554.52
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.691.86
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3248 x 2436(7.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.11
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensPentax zoom; 10 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical elementsOlympus lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 175.0036.00 - 180.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.00 - 31.004.00 - 32.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.260.20 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4070
Macro focus range (cm)10 - 503 - 70
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5.7
  • 5.6
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point Contrast Detection with face recognition, spot, pan, and auto tracking modesCCD contrast detection
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64-800), Digital SR (64-6400), Manual (64-6400), ISO 3200/6400 limited to 5mpixAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 41/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, SpotDigital ESP, Spot, Face detection AE w/ face-detection AF
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesAuto Picture (Standard, Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Flower, Candlelight), Night Scene, MoviePortrait, Landscape, Landscape+Portrait, Night, Night+Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Available Light Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
  • soft
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description11’ (wide, auto ISO), 9.2’ (tele, auto ISO)Wide: 0.66 - 14.4ft. (0.2 - 4.4m); Tele: 1.2 – 10.2ft. (0.6 - 3.1m) at ISO 800
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3314
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.11
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200-
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI88Proprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI88 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software cd rom s-sw87
-
Os compatibility
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; macos-x 10.1.2-10.5
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWaterproof and dustproof design allows underwater photography up to five feet for up two hours (JIS Class 8 standard)-



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