Pentax Efina vs Pentax WS80

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax Efina versus Pentax WS80, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Efina was introduced 3 years after the WS80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Efina scores versus the WS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Efina and Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax Efina Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax Efina has physical measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Pentax Efina versus Pentax WS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Efina versus the WS80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and WS80 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Efina and WS80.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax Efina to result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Efina is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.