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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WS80

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Launched September 2010
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H20G was brought out 14 months later than the WS80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H20G grades against the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Pentax WS80

 EX-H20G WS80 
LaunchedSeptember 2010August 2009Fresher by 14 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Casio EX-H20G

 WS80 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Pentax WS80

 EX-H20G WS80 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G has outer measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the WS80.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and WS80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and WS80.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-H20G to resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger EX-H20G will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
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manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography factors
Pentax WS80 Street photography factors
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (216g)
59
environment proofing
lighter than others (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography features
Pentax WS80 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
23
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography factors
Pentax WS80 Travel photography factors
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (216g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than others (125g)
environment proofing
flash built-in
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
31
focusing manually
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging advice
Pentax WS80 Vlogging advice
27
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
25
lighter than others (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Pentax WS80
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Pentax Optio WS80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-09-20 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
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
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $220