Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax P80

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Pentax P80, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and P80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM1 was released 2 years after the P80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-PM1 grades vs the P80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Pentax Optio P80. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM1 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PM1 versus Pentax P80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PM1 and the P80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and P80 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and P80.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-PM1 offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher E-PM1 will have an edge in sensor innovation.