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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-H30 versus Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was launched 18 months later than the WS80 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-H30 grades versus the WS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Pentax WS80

 EX-H30 WS80 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Casio EX-H30

 WS80 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax WS80

 EX-H30 WS80 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 vs the WS80.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and WS80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and WS80.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-H30 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent EX-H30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Pentax WS80 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Pentax WS80 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition (201 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than competitors (125 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
environment sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Pentax WS80
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Pentax Optio WS80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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-130 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $709 $220