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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P3
Pentax WS80
(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
  • Introduced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WS80, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and WS80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The E-P5 was announced 4 years later than the WS80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-P5 grades vs the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Pentax WS80

 E-P5 WS80 
IntroducedOctober 2013August 2009Fresher by 51 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus E-P5

 WS80 E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Pentax WS80

 E-P5 WS80 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 features external measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-P5 vs the WS80.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and WS80 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and WS80.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-P5 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-P5 will result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent E-P5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-P5
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
71
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors (420g)
59
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-P5
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
68
has focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
more heavy than competitors (420g)
display is not selfie friendly
61
lighter than competition in class (125g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography info
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
31
focusing manually
environment sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Vlogging factors
Pentax WS80 Vlogging factors
33
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (420g)
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Pentax WS80
 Olympus PEN E-P5Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-P5 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2013-10-03 2009-08-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.8-4.7
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO 100) 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 420 gr (0.93 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 895 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $389 $220