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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released July 2009
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-620 versus Pentax WS80, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and WS80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-620 was brought out at a similar time to the WS80 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-620 scores versus the WS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Pentax WS80

 E-620 WS80 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus E-620

 WS80 E-620 

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Pentax WS80

 E-620 WS80 
IntroducedJuly 2009August 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-620 has got outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-620 versus Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-620 vs the WS80.

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and WS80 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and WS80.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-620 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-620 will resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-620
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-620
Street photography with Pentax WS80
76
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
59
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
23
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography details
Pentax WS80 Travel photography details
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (500 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
61
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
manual focus
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging details
Pentax WS80 Vlogging details
18
no video shooting
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Pentax WS80
 Olympus E-620Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-620 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Released 2009-07-06 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.8-4.7
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 gr (1.10 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $799 $220