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Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax WS80

Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
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
  • Launched August 2009
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus E-M1 III and Pentax WS80, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and WS80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was revealed 10 years after the WS80 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-M1 III scores versus the WS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Pentax WS80

		

		

			
 E-M1 III WS80 
LaunchedFebruary 2020August 2009More modern by 129 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 WS80 E-M1 III 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Pentax WS80

		

		

			
 E-M1 III WS80 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 III enjoys physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 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).
Compare the Olympus E-M1 III and Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 III vs the WS80.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax WS80 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and WS80 is 67 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and WS80.
Plainly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will give you more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-M1 III is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography advice
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography advice
77
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
26
 you can focus manually
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography details
Pentax WS80 Street photography details
78
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 provides touch to focus
 weather proofing
 very good high ISO (25,600)
59
 weather proof
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography advice
Pentax WS80 Sports photography advice
81
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max fps (60.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 comes with phase detect autofocus
23
 weather proof
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 low megapixels (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography information
Pentax WS80 Travel photography information
79
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 good megapixels (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
61
 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 weather proof
 flash built-in
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax WS80 as a Landscape photography camera
81
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 has double storage slots
31
 you can focus manually
 weather proof
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging features
Pentax WS80 Vlogging features
79
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external microphone port
25
 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone port
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Pentax WS80
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Pentax Optio WS80
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2020-02-11 2009-08-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic IX Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW data    
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 121 9
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.8-4.7
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 3.40 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 580 gr (1.28 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BLH-1 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 2 One
Pricing at launch $1,800 $220