Panasonic S2 vs Pentax WS80

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S2 versus Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S2 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2 was manufactured 2 years later than the WS80 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S2 grades against the WS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S2 has got physical measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S2 versus the WS80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and WS80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2 and WS80.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic S2 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent S2 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.