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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL1s
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WS80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is relatively similar but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and WS80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL1 was launched 10 months after the WS80 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-PL1 grades versus the WS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Pentax WS80

 E-PL1 WS80 
LaunchedMay 2010August 2009More modern by 10 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus E-PL1

 WS80 E-PL1 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax WS80

 E-PL1 WS80 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1 enjoys outer dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL1 and the WS80.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and WS80 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1 and WS80.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-PL1 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher E-PL1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography advice
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL1
Street photography with Pentax WS80
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
59
weather proof
lighter than average (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (290 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
23
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Travel photography factors
Pentax WS80 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
61
lighter than average (125g)
weather proof
has built in flash
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL1
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
31
you can focus manually
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL1
Vlogging with Pentax WS80
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
25
lighter than average (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax WS80
 Olympus PEN E-PL1Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2010-05-17 2009-08-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Truepic V Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.8-4.7
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334 gr (0.74 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 487 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $288 $220