Nikon L19 vs Pentax WS80
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Nikon L19 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Released February 2009
(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
- Released August 2009
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon L19 and Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L19 (8MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the L19 (1/2.5") and WS80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe L19 was released 6 months earlier than the WS80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the L19 scores vs the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Pentax WS80
| L19 | WS80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Nikon L19
| WS80 | L19 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L19 and Pentax WS80
| L19 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon L19 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L19 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Nikon L19 and Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the L19 versus the WS80.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Nikon L19 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and WS80.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L19 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax WS80 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.
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Nikon L19 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L19 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L19 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2009-02-03 | 2009-08-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.8-4.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 130g (0.29 lb) | 125g (0.28 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | 2 x AA | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $0 | $220 |