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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
Pentax WS80
(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
  • Launched August 2009
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR700 was announced 3 years after the WS80 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR700 grades versus the WS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Pentax WS80

 EX-ZR700 WS80 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 43 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 WS80 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax WS80

 EX-ZR700 WS80 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax WS80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the WS80.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and WS80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and WS80.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to give greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR700 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography factors
Pentax WS80 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (222g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography information
Pentax WS80 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography features
Pentax WS80 Travel photography features
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great battery power (470 shots)
lighter than others (222g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
weather proofing
built-in flash
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography details
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
weather proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging info
Pentax WS80 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax WS80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $370 $220