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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WS80

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68
Pentax K-5 IIs front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax K-5
Pentax WS80
(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
  • Released August 2009
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WS80, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and WS80 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The K-5 IIs was launched 3 years after the WS80 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K-5 IIs grades against the WS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Pentax WS80

 K-5 IIs WS80 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2009Newer by 47 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 WS80 K-5 IIs 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax WS80

 K-5 IIs WS80 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 IIs provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has dimensions 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 K-5 IIs vs Pentax WS80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the K-5 IIs compared to the WS80.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-5 IIs and WS80 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 IIs and WS80.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-5 IIs because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K-5 IIs will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer K-5 IIs provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography details
Pentax WS80 Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
59
environment proof
lighter than others (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
Sports photography with Pentax WS80
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
23
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography features
Pentax WS80 Travel photography features
65
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have a selfie friendly screen
61
lighter than others (125 grams)
environment proof
built-in flash
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography highlights
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
environment sealing
31
focusing manually
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging factors
Pentax WS80 Vlogging factors
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax WS80
 Pentax K-5 IIsPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax Optio WS80
Class Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2013-06-04 2009-08-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime II Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.8-4.7
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 760 gr (1.68 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1208 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI90 D-LI68
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $749 $220