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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax W80

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Released June 2009
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and W80 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled 5 months before the W80 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the W80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Pentax W80

 EX-FC100 W80 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Casio EX-FC100

 W80 EX-FC100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax W80

 EX-FC100 W80 
ReleasedJanuary 2009June 2009Same age
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 against the W80.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and W80.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax W80 to provide extra detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography details
Pentax W80 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography factors
Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Pentax W80
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
64
environment proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W80 Landscape photography factors
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
37
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Pentax W80
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax W80
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Pentax Optio W80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model NP-40 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $250