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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
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Nikon Z5 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon Z5 and Pentax WS80, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and WS80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was released 11 years later than the WS80 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z5 matches up vs the WS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Pentax WS80

 Z5 WS80 
RevealedJuly 2020August 2009More recent by 134 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Nikon Z5

 WS80 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Pentax WS80

 Z5 WS80 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 comes with outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z5 and Pentax WS80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z5 and the WS80.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and WS80 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and WS80.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography features
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography features
86
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography info
Pentax WS80 Street photography info
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others (675 grams)
59
environment proofing
lighter than competition (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (470 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
23
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
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great battery life (470 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
heavier than others (675 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
61
lighter than competition (125 grams)
environment proofing
flash built-in
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
87
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
great battery life (470 per charge)
two card slots
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focusing manually
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging features
Pentax WS80 Vlogging features
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touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
heavier than others (675 grams)
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Pentax WS80
 Nikon Z5Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z5 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2020-07-20 2009-08-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.8-4.7
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675g (1.49 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 470 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15c D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $1,399 $220