Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax Optio W80

      Olympus SZ-11

      Pentax Optio W80
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus SZ-11 and the Pentax Optio W80, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus SZ-11 was introduced in July 2011 and Pentax Optio W80 was introduced in June 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus SZ-11 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Pentax Optio W80 Highlights

      • 12.10 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Olympus SZ-11
      4. Advantage of Pentax Optio W80
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax Optio W80.

      PROS

      Olympus SZ-11

      Pentax Optio W80

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Olympus SZ-11

      Pentax Optio W80

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.10 Megapixel
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Olympus SZ-11

      Pentax Optio W80

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"

      Advantage of Olympus SZ-11

      Olympus SZ-11
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus SZ-11 over Pentax Optio W80.

      Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax Optio W80
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14 Megapixel vs 12.10 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4288 x 3216 vs 4000 x 3000
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 500 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 20x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.0 vs f/3.5
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps vs 1.3 fps
      AF-Area Metering vs
      Speaker Mono vs
      Internal Storage 59 MB vs 33.7 MB

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      Olympus SZ-10
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus SZ-12
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SZ-15
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SZ-30MR
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus FE-4030
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon D30
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Olympus TG-860
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon SD990 IS
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      1/1.7-inch

      14.7 MP

      Pentax WS80
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.00 MP

      Advantage of Pentax Optio W80

      Pentax W80
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Optio W80 over Olympus SZ-11.

      Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax Optio W80
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 64
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 6,400
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.9 vs f/5.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance 60 cm vs 50 cm
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Lighter 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) vs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)

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      Panasonic GH5S
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.28 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic FP8
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Fujifilm SL300
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.0 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Olympus SP-800UZ
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus SZ-11 Pentax Optio W80
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8064
        High Native ISO1,6006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)
        Internal Storage59 MB33.7 MB
      WEAKNESSES Olympus SZ-11 Pentax Optio W80
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14 Megapixel12.10 Megapixel
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1500 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen

      Screen

      Olympus SZ-11 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Pentax Optio W80 has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Olympus SZ-11 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600. Pentax Optio W80 features a 12.10 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Olympus SZ-11 is equipped with TruePic III+ processor and can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2416, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Pentax Optio W80 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2256, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Olympus SZ-11

      Olympus SZ-11 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Olympus SZ-11 comes with LI-50B battery pack with battery life of 200 shots and Pentax Optio W80 comes with D-LI78 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Olympus SZ-11 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Pentax Optio W80 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus SZ-11, and up to 1/1500 sec on Pentax Optio W80. Olympus SZ-11 can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps. Pentax Optio W80 can shoot continuously up to 1.3 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.30 m @ ISO 1600 on Olympus SZ-11 and 3.90 m on Pentax Optio W80..

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus SZ-11 body has dimensions of 106 x 69 x 40 mm (4.17 x 2.72 x 1.57") and Pentax Optio W80 body has dimensions of 100 x 56 x 25 mm (3.94 x 2.2 x 0.98"). Olympus SZ-11 weighs 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) and Pentax Optio W80 weighs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz).

      Olympus SZ-11

      Pentax Optio W80

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      56 mm

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      Size comparisons of Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax Optio W80

      Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax Optio W80 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus SZ-11

      Pentax Optio W80

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus SZ-11

      Pentax Optio W80

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      BAD
      38
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus SZ-11

      Pentax Optio W80

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus SZ-11

      Pentax Optio W80

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Olympus SZ-11

      Pentax Optio W80

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Olympus SZ-11

      Pentax Optio W80

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax Optio W80 and give them scores of 53 and 45 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Olympus SZ-11

      Pentax Optio W80

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      45

      Sensor

      Olympus SZ-11

      Pentax Optio W80

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.10 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Olympus SZ-11

      Pentax Optio W80

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      37
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Olympus SZ-11

      Pentax Optio W80

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Olympus SZ-11

      Pentax Optio W80

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      POOR
      54
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus SZ-11

      Pentax Optio W80

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      48
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Olympus SZ-11

      Pentax Optio W80

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Olympus SZ-11

      Pentax Optio W80

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      GOOD
      83
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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