Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax WS80
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Announced September 2016
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL7
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL9
(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
- Introduced August 2009
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-PL8 vs 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 sensor resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and WS80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-PL8 was announced 7 years later than the WS80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-PL8 matches up against the WS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Pentax WS80
E-PL8 | WS80 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | August 2009 | Fresher by 87 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus E-PL8
WS80 | E-PL8 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Pentax WS80
E-PL8 | WS80 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL8 enjoys external measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax WS80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL8 against the WS80.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and WS80 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and WS80.
All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL8 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-PL8 will give extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-PL8 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2016-09-19 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.8-4.7 |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 357 gr (0.79 pounds) | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $500 | $220 |