Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WS80

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic S1 versus Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1 was revealed 18 months later than the WS80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S1 scores vs the WS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1 versus Pentax WS80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S1 and the WS80.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and WS80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and WS80.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic S1 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S1 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.