Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax W80
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
- Released February 2020
- Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced June 2009

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax W80 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Pentax W80, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and W80 (12MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and W80 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

The E-M1 III was manufactured 10 years later than the W80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-M1 III scores against the W80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax W80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Pentax Optio W80. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Pentax W80
E-M1 III | W80 | |||
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Announced | February 2020 | ![]() | June 2009 | Fresher by 130 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus E-M1 III
W80 | E-M1 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Pentax W80
E-M1 III | W80 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III comes with external dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M1 III versus Pentax W80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 III versus the W80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and W80 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and W80.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M1 III will render more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 III is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

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Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Pentax Optio W80 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2020-02-11 | 2009-06-25 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic IX | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 580 gr (1.28 lbs) | 156 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLH-1 | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,800 | $250 |