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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 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-H15 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H15 was brought out 6 months after the WS80 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-H15 matches up against the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Pentax WS80

 EX-H15 WS80 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Casio EX-H15

 WS80 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax WS80

 EX-H15 WS80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 has physical measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H15 vs the WS80.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and WS80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and WS80.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H15 to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography advice
34
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Pentax WS80
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography details
Pentax WS80 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Travel photography highlights
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
lighter than others in class (125g)
weather sealing
has built in flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
31
manual focus
weather sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
25
lighter than others in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Pentax WS80
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.8-4.7
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 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)
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 gr (0.35 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $220