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Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax W80

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Pentax K-3 II front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-3
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed June 2009
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Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax W80 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Pentax K-3 II and Pentax W80, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and W80 (12MP) and the K-3 II (APS-C) and W80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The K-3 II was manufactured 5 years after the W80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the K-3 II scores vs the W80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Pentax W80

 K-3 II W80 
RevealedApril 2015June 2009Newer by 71 months
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Pentax K-3 II

 W80 K-3 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-3 II and Pentax W80

 K-3 II W80 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-3 II features outside dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-3 II and Pentax W80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the K-3 II against the W80.

Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 II and W80 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 II and W80.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-3 II because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-3 II will provide greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger K-3 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-3 II as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-3 II
Street photography with Pentax W80
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
fixed screen
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-3 II Sports photography details
Pentax W80 Sports photography details
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery pack (720 CIPA)
24
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-3 II Travel photography information
Pentax W80 Travel photography information
57
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
low battery pack (720 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
64
weather proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-3 II Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W80 Landscape photography highlights
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
low battery pack (720 CIPA)
37
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-3 II as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W80 as a Vlogging camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-3 II and Pentax W80
 Pentax K-3 IIPentax Optio W80
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-3 II Pentax Optio W80
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-04-23 2009-06-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6016 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 27 9
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.3 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash options 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 (available with dedicated external flash) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800g (1.76 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 1106 not tested
Other
Battery life 720 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI90 D-LI78
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $829 $250