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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(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
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Pentax WS80

 EX-H10 WS80 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Casio EX-H10

 WS80 EX-H10 

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Pentax WS80

 EX-H10 WS80 
IntroducedJune 2009August 2009Similar age
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

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

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography details
Pentax WS80 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography details
Pentax WS80 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography factors
Pentax WS80 Travel photography factors
57
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
lighter than competitors (125g)
weather sealing
has built in flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H10
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
41
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
you can focus manually
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H10
Vlogging with Pentax WS80
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Pentax WS80
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Pentax Optio WS80
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