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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax W80

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Launched May 2010
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL1s
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released June 2009
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax W80 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-PL1 versus Pentax W80, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively close but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and W80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL1 was launched 11 months later than the W80 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-PL1 scores vs the W80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Pentax W80

 E-PL1 W80 
ReleasedMay 2010June 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus E-PL1

 W80 E-PL1 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax W80

 E-PL1 W80 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1 enjoys outside measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL1 versus Pentax W80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL1 vs the W80.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and W80 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1 and W80.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The E-PL1 includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more recent E-PL1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Portrait photography info
Pentax W80 Portrait photography info
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Street photography features
Pentax W80 Street photography features
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
low battery (290 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
24
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low battery (290 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
64
weather sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Landscape photography details
Pentax W80 Landscape photography details
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12MP)
low battery (290 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
37
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL1
Vlogging with Pentax W80
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax W80
 Olympus PEN E-PL1Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus PEN E-PL1 Pentax Optio W80
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-05-17 2009-06-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Truepic V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 334 grams (0.74 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 487 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $288 $250