Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax P80

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax P80, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very similar but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and P80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P2 was released 9 months after the P80 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-P2 grades vs the P80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Pentax Optio P80. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 comes with outer 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) and the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax P80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-P2 versus the P80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and P80 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and P80.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-P2 features the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The newer E-P2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.