Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WS80
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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-ZR10 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR10 was revealed 14 months later than the WS80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 scores versus the WS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Pentax WS80
EX-ZR10 | WS80 | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 14 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Casio EX-ZR10
WS80 | EX-ZR10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax WS80
EX-ZR10 | WS80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 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).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax WS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the WS80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and WS80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and WS80.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR10 to give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR10 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-09-20 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine HS | Prime |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | 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 speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 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-110 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $190 | $220 |