Panasonic S3 vs Pentax WS80
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Panasonic S3 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2011
(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
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic S3 vs Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S3 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S3 was introduced 18 months after the WS80 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S3 scores versus the WS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Pentax WS80
S3 | WS80 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | August 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic S3
WS80 | S3 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Pentax WS80
S3 | WS80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S3 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic S3 vs Pentax WS80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S3 versus the WS80.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and WS80 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3 and WS80.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic S3 to give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic S3 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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 | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 117g (0.26 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 250 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $110 | $220 |