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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Color
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03.Noise
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04.Resolution
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05.Video
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06.Sample Photos
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07.Playback
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08.Hardware
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09.Controls
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10.Design & Handling
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11.Fuji Z33WP Comparison
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12.Canon D10 Comparison
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13.Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Comparison
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14.Conclusion
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15.Photo Gallery
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16.Comments
Pentax Optio W80
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Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 ComparisonCanon D10 Comparison
The Pentax W80 is the cheaper camera by a significant amount; $200 against the $270 of the Canon. But it also did not perform as well as the Canon; we found that the Canon was a superior camera in our tests on color, noise and resolution. Both shoot images at the same resolution, but the images from the Canon are sharper, with less distortion and more accurate color. The Pentax has a more effective image stabilization system, but it is also much harder to use, as it requires a couple of seconds processing after shooting each image. The Canon’s IS mode does not affect the shooting speed at all.
The Canon is also the tougher camera, with waterproofing down to 33 feet (the Pentax goes to 16 feet) and shock proofing for drops of up to 6.6 feet (the Pentax is only specified to withstand drops from 3.3 feet. Both cameras are proofed against the same level of cold, though; they can both handle temperatures down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 Celsius).
In the end, the choice comes down to to cost and how rough you want to play. The Canon is tougher, but it is also more expensive. If you prefer the beach to the blasted dunes of the Kalahari or amusement park water slides to the waters off Cape Horn, the Pentax may be all you need.
| Pentax Optio W80 vs Canon PowerShot D10 | ||
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| Pentax Optio W80 | Canon PowerShot D10 | |
| Price | $200.00 | $329.95 |
| Colors | Ocean Blue, Silver, Gunmetal Grey, Azure Blue, Cardinal Red | silver with blue |
| Dimensions | 99.06mm x 25.4mm x 55.9mm | 103.632mm x 48.768mm x 66.802mm |
| Optical Zoom | 5x | 3x |
| Sensor | 1/2.3"-type, CCD, 12.39 megapixels | 1/2.3"-type, CCD, 12.7 megapixels |
| Display | LCD, 2.5 in., 230000 pixels | LCD, 2.5 in., 230000 pixels |
| Viewfinder | none | none |
| Manual Controls | custom white balance, ISO control | manual focus, custom white balance, ISO control |
| Connectivity | USB, A/V | USB, A/V |
| Battery | removable lithium-ion, D-LI78 | removable lithium-ion, NB-6L |
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