• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 32.00mm - 95.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax E80 advantages over Olympus TG-4

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.68 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 600 vs 380 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    176g vs 247g
    Lighter weight

Olympus TG-4 advantages over Pentax E80

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/2.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Newer
    10 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 32 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    5.1 fps vs 0.9 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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  • Rugged and waterproof camera body; RAW image capture; fast f/2.0 maximum aperture; fun shooting modes; fast AF speeds for its class.

  • Heavy noise reduction, even at base ISO; no continuous RAW image capture; underwhelming video performance.

  • Read our Olympus TG-4 Review

The Competition

Compared to Pentax E60

Pentax E80
Pentax E60
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compare Pentax E80 vs Pentax E60

Olympus TG-4
Pentax E60
  • $452
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Lighter weight

Compare Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax E60

Compared to Fujifilm A170

Pentax E80
Fujifilm A170
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $95
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Pentax E80 vs Fujifilm A170

Olympus TG-4
Fujifilm A170
  • $452
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $95
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Lighter weight

Compare Olympus TG-4 vs Fujifilm A170

Compared to Pentax E90

Pentax E80
Pentax E90
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Pentax E80 vs Pentax E90

Olympus TG-4
Pentax E90
  • $452
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax E90

Compared to Olympus TG-3

Pentax E80
Olympus TG-3
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax E80 vs Olympus TG-3

Olympus TG-4
Olympus TG-3
  • $452
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Manual focus
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus TG-3

Compared to Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Pentax E80
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax E80 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Olympus TG-4
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
  • $452
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • RAW file ability
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • Faster shutter

Compare Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

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