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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WS80

Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
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Pentax K-1 Mark II front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Superseded the Pentax K-1
Pentax WS80
(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
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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax WS80, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and WS80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 II was revealed 8 years later than the WS80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the K-1 II scores against the WS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Pentax WS80

 K-1 II WS80 
RevealedFebruary 2018August 2009Fresher by 105 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Pentax K-1 II

 WS80 K-1 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax WS80

 K-1 II WS80 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 II features external measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the K-1 II compared to the WS80.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 II and WS80 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 II and WS80.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will produce greater detail because of its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher K-1 II is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography factors
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography factors
86
has manual focus
resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 II as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
above average ISO range (819,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,010g)
59
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Sports photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Sports photography highlights
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (670 CIPA)
23
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Travel photography information
Pentax WS80 Travel photography information
53
environment proofing
resolution is excellent (36MP)
not so great battery pack (670 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (1,010g)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
weather sealing
built-in flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-1 II
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (819,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
not so great battery pack (670 shots)
31
you can focus manually
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Vlogging information
Pentax WS80 Vlogging information
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (1,010 grams)
25
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 II and Pentax WS80
 Pentax K-1 Mark IIPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-1 Mark II Pentax Optio WS80
Class Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2018-02-22 2009-08-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip PRIME IV Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7360 x 4912 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 819200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 33 9
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF4 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.8-4.7
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.4 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1010g (2.23 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 670 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Two Single
Retail pricing $1,737 $220