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Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W80

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced June 2009
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W80 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was announced 3 months after the W80 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the W80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Pentax W80

 EX-Z280 W80 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Casio EX-Z280

 W80 EX-Z280 
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Pentax W80

 EX-Z280 W80 
AnnouncedAugust 2009June 2009Similar generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the W80.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and W80 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and W80.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Pentax W80
55
lighter than others (133 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography features
Pentax W80 Travel photography features
62
lighter than others (133 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
64
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W80 Landscape photography factors
32
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
37
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
environment sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Pentax W80
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than others (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Pentax W80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-80 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $250