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Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
85
Imaging
56
Features
78
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL8
Pentax WS80
(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
  • Released August 2009
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PL9 and Pentax WS80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and WS80 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL9 was brought out 8 years after the WS80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-PL9 scores vs the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Pentax WS80

 E-PL9 WS80 
ReleasedFebruary 2018August 2009Newer by 104 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus E-PL9

 WS80 E-PL9 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Pentax WS80

 E-PL9 WS80 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL9 comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL9 and Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL9 versus the WS80.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and WS80 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL9 and WS80.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL9 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-PL9 will show more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern E-PL9 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography factors
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Street photography advice
Pentax WS80 Street photography advice
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
59
environment proof
lighter than average (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography details
Pentax WS80 Sports photography details
69
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
23
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
77
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly display
61
lighter than average (125g)
environment proof
flash built-in
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography details
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography details
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
31
manual focus
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging features
Pentax WS80 Vlogging features
35
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
25
lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL9 and Pentax WS80
 Olympus PEN E-PL9Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus PEN E-PL9 Pentax Optio WS80
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2018-02-08 2009-08-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.8-4.7
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 8.6 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.60 m (at ISO 200) 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 380g (0.84 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 form Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $599 $220