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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed August 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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was unveiled 4 years later than the WS80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR800 grades vs the WS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Pentax WS80

 EX-ZR800 WS80 
IntroducedAugust 2013August 2009Fresher by 49 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 WS80 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax WS80

 EX-ZR800 WS80 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the WS80.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and WS80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and WS80.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to give you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR800 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography details
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
environment proofing
lighter than average (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography details
Pentax WS80 Sports photography details
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than average (125g)
environment proofing
flash built-in
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
55
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
focusing manually
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging features
Pentax WS80 Vlogging features
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
25
lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax WS80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-08-07 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus range 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $429 $220