Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WS80
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
- Introduced June 2010
(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
- Announced August 2009

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-FH100 was released 11 months later than the WS80 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-FH100 grades against the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Pentax WS80
EX-FH100 | WS80 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Casio EX-FH100
WS80 | EX-FH100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax WS80
EX-FH100 | WS80 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH100 offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax WS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FH100 and the WS80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and WS80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and WS80.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-FH100 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
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 | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | 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 × 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 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 | 201 grams (0.44 pounds) | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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-90 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $299 | $220 |