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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax W80

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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
  • Revealed June 2009
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax W80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was revealed 2 years later than the W80 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the W80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Pentax W80

 EX-ZR100 W80 
RevealedJuly 2011June 2009Fresher by 26 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 W80 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax W80

 EX-ZR100 W80 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax W80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the W80.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and W80 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and W80.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-ZR100 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
Pentax W80 Portrait photography advice
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W80 Sports photography highlights
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography factors
Pentax W80 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than others (204g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
environment proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography features
Pentax W80 Landscape photography features
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
37
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging advice
Pentax W80 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (204 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax W80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Pentax Optio W80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $250