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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(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
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
  • Announced August 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Pentax WS80

 EX-FH100 WS80 
AnnouncedJune 2010August 2009Fresher by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Casio EX-FH100

 WS80 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax WS80

 EX-FH100 WS80 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FH100
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
36
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
59
environment sealing
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH100
Sports photography with Pentax WS80
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
23
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography advice
Pentax WS80 Travel photography advice
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
lighter than others (125g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography info
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography info
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
focusing manually
environment sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging advice
Pentax WS80 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
lighter than others (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax WS80
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Pentax Optio WS80
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