Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax W80

The following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 5 months earlier than the W80 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-S12 grades against the W80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Pentax Optio W80. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the W80.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and W80 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and W80.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images though you need to take the age of the cameras into account.