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Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WS80

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released August 2009
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
  • Launched August 2009
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Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S1000pj and Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was manufactured at a similar time to the WS80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S1000pj grades vs the WS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Pentax WS80

 S1000pj WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Nikon S1000pj

 WS80 S1000pj 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Pentax WS80

 S1000pj WS80 
LaunchedAugust 2009August 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S1000pj enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S1000pj compared to the WS80.

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and WS80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S1000pj to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
Street photography with Pentax WS80
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography advice
Pentax WS80 Sports photography advice
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography factors
Pentax WS80 Travel photography factors
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than competition in class (125g)
environment proofing
has built in flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1000pj
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
31
focusing manually
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
Vlogging with Pentax WS80
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Pentax WS80
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Pentax Optio WS80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-04 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $289 $220