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Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Released August 2009
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Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Nikon S3600 versus Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was launched 4 years after the WS80 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S3600 scores vs the WS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Pentax WS80

 S3600 WS80 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2009Newer by 54 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Nikon S3600

 WS80 S3600 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Pentax WS80

 S3600 WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3600 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S3600 and the WS80.

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and WS80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and WS80.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S3600 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher S3600 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography advice
37
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography information
Pentax WS80 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
environment proofing
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
23
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography information
Pentax WS80 Travel photography information
70
lighter than competition (125g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
61
lighter than others (125g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography information
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography information
40
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
31
manual focus
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Pentax WS80
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-07 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $200 $220