Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WS80
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Pentax WS80
EX-H30 | WS80 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Casio EX-H30
WS80 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax WS80
EX-H30 | WS80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Casio EX-H30 versus Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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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 |