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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W80

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced November 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
  • Launched June 2009
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was unveiled 5 months later than the W80 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FC150 scores against the W80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Pentax W80

 EX-FC150 W80 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Casio EX-FC150

 W80 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax W80

 EX-FC150 W80 
LaunchedNovember 2009June 2009Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the W80.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and W80 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and W80.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax W80 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography information
Pentax W80 Portrait photography information
26
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography info
Pentax W80 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography features
Pentax W80 Sports photography features
30
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Pentax W80
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
64
environment proof
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W80 Landscape photography highlights
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging details
Pentax W80 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax W80
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-11-16 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 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 dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173g (0.38 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $350 $250