Nikon S8000 vs Pentax WS80
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Nikon S8000 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Announced June 2010
(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
- Announced August 2009

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S8000 versus Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S8000 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S8000 was unveiled 11 months after the WS80 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S8000 scores vs the WS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Pentax WS80
S8000 | WS80 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Nikon S8000
WS80 | S8000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Pentax WS80
S8000 | WS80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Nikon S8000 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8000 has outer measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S8000 versus Pentax WS80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S8000 versus the WS80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and WS80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and WS80.
As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S8000 to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer S8000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S8000 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | 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 | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 data format | H.264 | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 183 grams (0.40 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 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 model | EN-EL12 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $300 | $220 |