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Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 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
  • Released August 2009
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax WS80, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was released 13 months after the WS80 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z800 matches up against the WS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Pentax WS80

 EX-Z800 WS80 
ReleasedAugust 2010August 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Casio EX-Z800

 WS80 EX-Z800 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Pentax WS80

 EX-Z800 WS80 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z800 provides outside measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z800 against the WS80.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and WS80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and WS80.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-Z800 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger EX-Z800 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography features
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography features
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography details
Pentax WS80 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
environment sealing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
23
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography factors
Pentax WS80 Travel photography factors
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
lighter than competition (125g)
environment sealing
built-in flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z800
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
42
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
31
you can focus manually
environment sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging advice
Pentax WS80 Vlogging advice
29
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Pentax WS80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Pentax Optio WS80
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2010-08-03 2009-08-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-120 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $150 $220