Olympus E-5 vs Pentax P80

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-5 versus Pentax P80, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and P80 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-5 was revealed 19 months later than the P80 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-5 grades vs the P80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 & Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-5 enjoys outer dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-5 compared to the P80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and P80 is 58 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-5 and P80.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-5 provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The fresher E-5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.