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Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60
Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced September 2012
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
  • Released August 2009
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus E-PL5 versus Pentax WS80, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the E-PL5 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and WS80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-PL5 was unveiled 3 years later than the WS80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-PL5 grades against the WS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Pentax WS80

 E-PL5 WS80 
ReleasedSeptember 2012August 2009More recent by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus E-PL5

 WS80 E-PL5 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Pentax WS80

 E-PL5 WS80 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL5 provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL5 versus Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL5 vs the WS80.

Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL5 and WS80 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL5 and WS80.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL5 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-PL5 will give you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent E-PL5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL5
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
26
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
59
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Sports photography info
Pentax WS80 Sports photography info
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL5
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
75
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse mode
61
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
31
manual focus
environment sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing microphone support
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL5 and Pentax WS80
 Olympus PEN E-PL5Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL5 Pentax Optio WS80
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2012-09-17 2009-08-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.8-4.7
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 325g (0.72 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 889 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 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
Launch cost $400 $220