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Canon S100 vs Pentax W80

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon S100 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon S95
  • Successor is Canon S110
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched June 2009
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Canon S100 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon S100 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively similar but the S100 (1/1.7") and W80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The S100 was released 2 years after the W80 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S100 scores vs the W80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Pentax W80

 S100 W80 
LaunchedDecember 2011June 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Canon S100

 W80 S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and Pentax W80

 S100 W80 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon S100 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S100 features physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S100 compared to the W80.

Canon S100 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and W80 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and W80.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The S100 has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern S100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon S100 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography factors
Pentax W80 Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S100
Street photography with Pentax W80
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
54
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 Sports photography factors
Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography details
Pentax W80 Travel photography details
61
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
64
environment proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S100
Landscape photography with Pentax W80
50
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W80 Vlogging highlights
36
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Canon S100 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Pentax W80
 Canon PowerShot S100Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot S100 Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-12-22 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 grams (0.44 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $429 $250