Kodak Mini vs Pentax WS80
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33 Features
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Kodak Mini vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
- 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
(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
Kodak Mini vs Pentax WS80 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Kodak Mini and Pentax WS80, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the Mini (10MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is relatively similar but the Mini (1/3") and WS80 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe Mini was released 18 months later than the WS80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Mini being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Mini grades versus the WS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Kodak Mini vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Mini and Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Mini Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Pentax WS80
Mini | WS80 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | August 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Kodak Mini
WS80 | Mini | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak Mini and Pentax WS80
Mini | WS80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Kodak Mini vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Mini has got outer dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) while 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).
See the Kodak Mini and Pentax WS80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Mini versus the WS80.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Mini and WS80 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Kodak Mini vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Mini and WS80.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Mini contains the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The more recent Mini will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Kodak Mini vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Mini vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Mini | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Pentax |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Mini | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-01-04 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3640 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
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 focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 | 99 grams (0.22 pounds) | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 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 model | KLIC-7006 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $100 | $220 |