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Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax WS80

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon 5D MIII
Pentax WS80
(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
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Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax WS80, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and WS80 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MIV was unveiled 7 years after the WS80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 5D MIV matches up against the WS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Pentax WS80

 5D MIV WS80 
IntroducedAugust 2016August 2009Newer by 86 months
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Canon 5D MIV

 WS80 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Pentax WS80

 5D MIV WS80 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV has got outside dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 5D MIV vs the WS80.

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and WS80 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and WS80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIV having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will provide extra detail having an extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent 5D MIV should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography information
Pentax WS80 Street photography information
65
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
59
weather proofing
lighter than others (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography factors
Pentax WS80 Sports photography factors
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
amazing megapixels (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
23
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D MIV
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
67
weather proof
has focus by touch
amazing megapixels (30MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
61
lighter than others (125 grams)
weather proofing
has built in flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography factors
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography factors
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
amazing megapixels (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
31
focusing manually
weather proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging highlights
Pentax WS80 Vlogging highlights
31
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
25
lighter than others (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Pentax WS80
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Pentax Optio WS80
Category Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Released 2016-08-25 2009-08-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6+ Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6720 x 4480 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 61 9
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.8-4.7
Amount of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890g (1.96 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2995 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 2 One
Pricing at launch $3,299 $220