Nikon S5200 vs Pentax WS80
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Nikon S5200 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Pentax WS80
S5200 | WS80 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 43 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Nikon S5200
WS80 | S5200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Pentax WS80
S5200 | WS80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Nikon S5200 versus Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S5200 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5200 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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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 |