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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W80

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched November 2011
  • Successor is Olympus E-PM2
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced June 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Pentax W80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very similar but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and W80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM1 was unveiled 2 years after the W80 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-PM1 grades versus the W80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Pentax W80

 E-PM1 W80 
IntroducedNovember 2011June 2009More modern by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus E-PM1

 W80 E-PM1 

Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Pentax W80

 E-PM1 W80 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM1 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PM1 versus Pentax W80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PM1 and the W80.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and W80 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM1 and W80.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The E-PM1 contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more modern E-PM1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography advice
Pentax W80 Portrait photography advice
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Street photography information
Pentax W80 Street photography information
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography information
Pentax W80 Sports photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography advice
Pentax W80 Travel photography advice
45
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
64
environment sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W80 Landscape photography highlights
65
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
37
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
environment sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PM1
Vlogging with Pentax W80
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Pentax W80
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus PEN E-PM1 Pentax Optio W80
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-11-23 2009-06-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 265g (0.58 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 499 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 D-LI78
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 1 1
Retail cost $499 $250