Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WS80
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95 Imaging
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
- Released June 2009
(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
- Introduced August 2009

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-H10 and Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-H10 was brought out within a month of the WS80 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-H10 scores against the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H10 & Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H10 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Pentax WS80
EX-H10 | WS80 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Casio EX-H10
WS80 | EX-H10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Pentax WS80
EX-H10 | WS80 | |||
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Introduced | June 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H10 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-H10 and Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H10 versus the WS80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and WS80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H10 and WS80.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H10 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H10 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H10 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-06-11 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.60 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-90 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $300 | $220 |