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Nikon S5200 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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 S5200 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon S5200 versus Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was launched 3 years later than the WS80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the S5200 matches up against the WS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Pentax WS80

 S5200 WS80 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 43 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Nikon S5200

 WS80 S5200 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Pentax WS80

 S5200 WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5200 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S5200 versus the WS80.

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and WS80.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S5200 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger S5200 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography info
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography info
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography info
Pentax WS80 Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography information
Pentax WS80 Sports photography information
27
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5200
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
68
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than average in class (125g)
environment proofing
has built in flash
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography information
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (160 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
focusing manually
environment proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging features
Pentax WS80 Vlogging features
32
decently wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
25
lighter than average in class (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon S5200 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Pentax WS80
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-29 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.8-4.7
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 146g (0.32 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 life 160 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 D-LI68
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $220