Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax WS80

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-M1X and Pentax WS80, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and WS80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was released 9 years after the WS80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-M1X scores versus the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X comes with outside measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1X and Pentax WS80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M1X and the WS80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and WS80 is 54 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and WS80.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1X will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.