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Kodak Mini vs Pentax WS80

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Kodak Mini vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Kodak Mini
(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
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Pentax WS80

 Mini WS80 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Kodak Mini

 WS80 Mini 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Pentax WS80

 Mini WS80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Kodak Mini vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Mini and WS80 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
25
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW support
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography features
Pentax WS80 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
59
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography factors
Pentax WS80 Sports photography factors
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks phase detect AF
23
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography factors
Pentax WS80 Travel photography factors
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
lighter than competition in class (125g)
environment sealing
has built in flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography info
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography info
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
31
focusing manually
environment sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini Vlogging information
Pentax WS80 Vlogging information
25
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Kodak Mini vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Pentax WS80
 Kodak EasyShare MiniPentax Optio WS80
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