Kodak M550 vs Pentax WS80
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Kodak M550 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
- Released January 2010
(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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Below is a extensive overview of the Kodak M550 versus Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe M550 was released 6 months later than the WS80 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M550 matches up versus the WS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M550 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Pentax WS80
| M550 | WS80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Kodak M550
| WS80 | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Pentax WS80
| M550 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | August 2009 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M550 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 has got external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M550 vs the WS80.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M550 and WS80.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Kodak M550 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.
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Kodak M550 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M550 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Pentax |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2010-01-05 | 2009-08-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| 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 | 1000 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.8-4.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 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 | KLIC-7006 | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $119 | $220 |