Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WS80
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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95 Imaging
32 Features
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Announced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2009
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Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe EX-ZR1000 was manufactured 3 years later than the WS80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the WS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Pentax WS80
| EX-ZR1000 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2012 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 39 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
| WS80 | EX-ZR1000 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax WS80
| EX-ZR1000 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the WS80.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and WS80 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and WS80.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Pentax |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2012-09-25 | 2009-08-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | Prime |
| Sensor type | 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 | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | 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 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 255 grams (0.56 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 life | 470 photos | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-130 | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $572 | $220 |