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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
93 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2009
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was revealed 4 months after the WS80 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-FC150 grades versus the WS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Pentax WS80

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Casio EX-FC150

		

		

			
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Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax WS80

		

		

			
 EX-FC150 WS80 
LaunchedNovember 2009August 2009Same generation
Manually focus  More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 has outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the WS80.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and WS80 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and WS80.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you will need to consider the production date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
26
 you can focus manually
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
26
 has manual focus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 MP count low (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
55
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
59
 weather proofing
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography features
Pentax WS80 Sports photography features
30
 fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
23
 weather proofing
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 MP count low (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
50
 has built in flash
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not great (37mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
61
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 weather proofing
 built-in flash
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography information
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography information
31
 you can focus manually
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (37mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
31
 has manual focus
 weather proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 no image stabilization
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
25
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 wide angle not great (37mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
 does not have mic socket
25
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax WS80
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-11-16 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 173 gr (0.38 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 (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
Launch price $350 $220