Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WS80
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
- Introduced August 2009
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On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the XS1 scores versus the WS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax WS80
| XS1 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic XS1
| WS80 | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax WS80
| XS1 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the XS1 compared to the WS80.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and WS80 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and WS80.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to result in more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher XS1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2009-08-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.8-4.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 103g (0.23 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 260 shots | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $130 | $220 |