Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax WS80

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax WS80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and WS80 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P1 was brought out about the same time to the WS80 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-P1 scores against the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P1 comes with external measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax WS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-P1 and the WS80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and WS80 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and WS80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-P1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-P1 will show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.