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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Pentax WS80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Pentax WS80

 EX-ZR100 WS80 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2009More recent by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 WS80 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax WS80

 EX-ZR100 WS80 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography info
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography info
29
manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Pentax WS80
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
23
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography info
Pentax WS80 Travel photography info
63
lighter than others (204 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography features
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography features
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
31
has manual focus
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging info
Pentax WS80 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
25
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax WS80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Pentax Optio WS80
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