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Nikon L19 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Nikon L19 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(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
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
  • Released August 2009
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Nikon L19 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

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.

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The 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 
ReleasedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Nikon L19 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L19 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
18
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (130g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
59
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L19
Sports photography with Pentax WS80
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
23
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography features
Pentax WS80 Travel photography features
57
lighter than competition (130g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
environment proofing
flash built-in
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Landscape photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
31
manual focus
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon L19 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Pentax WS80
 Nikon Coolpix L19Pentax 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