Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax WS80
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Pentax WS80
E-PL5 | WS80 | |||
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Released | September 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus E-PL5
WS80 | E-PL5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Pentax WS80
E-PL5 | WS80 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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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 |