Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WS80
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Casio EX-ZR100 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
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011
(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
- Announced August 2009

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR100 was introduced 24 months later than the WS80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the WS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Pentax WS80
EX-ZR100 | WS80 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Casio EX-ZR100
WS80 | EX-ZR100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax WS80
EX-ZR100 | WS80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WS80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the WS80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and WS80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and WS80.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR100 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
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 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max 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 diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 40.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204 grams (0.45 lb) | 125 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 | - | D-LI68 |
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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $300 | $220 |