Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax WS80
94 Imaging
32 Features
21 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
(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
- Introduced August 2009
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Following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe EX-FC100 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the WS80 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-FC100 matches up vs the WS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Pentax WS80
| EX-FC100 | WS80 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Casio EX-FC100
| WS80 | EX-FC100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax WS80
| EX-FC100 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2009 |  | August 2009 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 has external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 and the WS80.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and WS80.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax WS80 to provide more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Pentax |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2009-01-08 | 2009-08-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Prime |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.8-4.7 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.40 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | 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 | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 156 gr (0.34 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NP-40 | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $300 | $220 |
