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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax W80

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Announced September 2010
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched June 2009
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax W80 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR10 was brought out 16 months later than the W80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR10 scores against the W80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Pentax W80

 EX-ZR10 W80 
LaunchedSeptember 2010June 2009Fresher by 16 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 W80 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax W80

 EX-ZR10 W80 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Pentax W80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the W80.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and W80 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and W80.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR10 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography advice
Pentax W80 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography features
Pentax W80 Sports photography features
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography features
Pentax W80 Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
weather sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography details
Pentax W80 Landscape photography details
41
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging advice
Pentax W80 Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax W80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-20 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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-110 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $190 $250