Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WS80
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![Casio Exilim EX-10 front Casio Exilim EX-10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-10/Casio-EX-10-front.jpg)
![Pentax Optio WS80 front Pentax Optio WS80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-WS80/Pentax-WS80-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Released November 2013
(Full Review)
- 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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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and WS80 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
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The EX-10 was manufactured 4 years after the WS80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-10 matches up against the WS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Pentax WS80
EX-10 | WS80 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 53 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Casio EX-10
WS80 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Pentax WS80
EX-10 | WS80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 enjoys outside measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-10 versus the WS80.
![Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-10-vs-Pentax-Optio-WS80-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and WS80 is 83 and 95 respectively.
![Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-10-vs-Pentax-Optio-WS80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and WS80.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Casio EX-10 will provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-10-vs-Pentax-Optio-WS80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-10-vs-Pentax-Optio-WS80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-11-14 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine HS 3 | 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 area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 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 detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 250s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.90 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 384g (0.85 lb) | 125g (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 455 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Li-130A | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $456 | $220 |