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Nikon P310 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P300
  • Renewed by Nikon P330
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Nikon P310 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon P310 vs Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P310 was manufactured 2 years later than the WS80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P310 grades vs the WS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Pentax WS80

 P310 WS80 
IntroducedJune 2012August 2009More recent by 36 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Nikon P310

 WS80 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Pentax WS80

 P310 WS80 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P310 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the P310 vs the WS80.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and WS80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and WS80.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon P310 to offer you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern P310 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography details
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography details
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography information
Pentax WS80 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
environment sealing
lighter than others (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P310
Sports photography with Pentax WS80
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
23
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
71
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
61
lighter than others (125 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography advice
55
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
31
you can focus manually
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging advice
Pentax WS80 Vlogging advice
36
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Nikon P310 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Pentax WS80
 Nikon Coolpix P310Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-06-22 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 life 230 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $700 $220