Canon G15 vs Pentax WS80
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Canon G15 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
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- 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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Let's take a deeper look at the Canon G15 versus Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and WS80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe G15 was released 3 years later than the WS80 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the G15 matches up against the WS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Pentax WS80
| G15 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2012 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 38 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Canon G15
| WS80 | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Pentax WS80
| G15 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Canon G15 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 offers exterior measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G15 vs the WS80.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and WS80 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and WS80.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G15 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G15 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G15 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon G15 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2012-09-17 | 2009-08-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 5 | Prime |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.8-4.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 352 gr (0.78 lbs) | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 46 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 19.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 images | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-10L | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $499 | $220 |