Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WS80

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WS80, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and WS80 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL2 was announced 19 months after the WS80 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-PL2 scores versus the WS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 offers exterior measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL2 vs the WS80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and WS80 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and WS80.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL2 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PL2 will deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher E-PL2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.