Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax WS80
81 Imaging
52 Features
70 Overall
59
95 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
27
Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Refreshed by Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Launched August 2009
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-M5 and Pentax WS80, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the E-M5 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and WS80 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe E-M5 was announced 2 years later than the WS80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-M5 matches up vs the WS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Pentax WS80
| E-M5 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2012 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 34 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 610k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+380k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus E-M5
| WS80 | E-M5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Pentax WS80
| E-M5 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M5 and Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M5 vs the WS80.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and WS80 is 81 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 and WS80.
As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M5 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 will produce more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-M5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banStreet Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoSports Comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthTravel Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesLandscape Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneVlogging Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2012-04-30 | 2009-08-05 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VI | Prime |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.8-4.7 |
| Total lenses | 107 | - |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 610k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 425g (0.94 lb) | 125g (0.28 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 71 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 826 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 photos | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BLN-1 | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $799 | $220 |
