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Nikon S570 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27

Nikon S570 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S570 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S570 versus Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S570 was unveiled very close to the WS80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S570 scores vs the WS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Pentax WS80

 S570 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Nikon S570

 WS80 S570 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Pentax WS80

 S570 WS80 
IntroducedAugust 2009August 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon S570 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S570 has got external measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S570 versus Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S570 versus the WS80.

Nikon S570 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and WS80.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S570 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Nikon S570 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography information
Pentax WS80 Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography details
Pentax WS80 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography details
Pentax WS80 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
61
lighter than others in class (125g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography advice
27
fairly wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
you can focus manually
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S570
Vlogging with Pentax WS80
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Nikon S570 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Pentax WS80
 Nikon Coolpix S570Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-04 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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-EL10 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $180 $220