Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WS80
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1s
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL3
(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
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Pentax WS80
E-PL2 | WS80 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | August 2009 | More modern by 19 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus E-PL2
WS80 | E-PL2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax WS80
E-PL2 | WS80 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-02-11 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic V | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.8-4.7 |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 362 grams (0.80 lb) | 125 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 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 | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 573 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $220 |