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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax W80

Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Pentax K-500 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Pentax K-500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced November 2013
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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-500 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Pentax K-500 versus Pentax W80, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-500 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) and the K-500 (APS-C) and W80 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The K-500 was launched 4 years later than the W80 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the K-500 grades vs the W80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Pentax W80

 K-500 W80 
RevealedNovember 2013June 2009Fresher by 54 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Pentax K-500

 W80 K-500 

Common features in the Pentax K-500 and Pentax W80

 K-500 W80 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-500 provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has proportions 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-500 versus Pentax W80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the K-500 vs the W80.

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the K-500 and W80 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-500 and W80.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-500 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K-500 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern K-500 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-500
Portrait photography with Pentax W80
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-500 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
very good high ISO (51,600)
fixed screen
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-500
Sports photography with Pentax W80
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (710 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
24
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-500 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W80 Travel photography highlights
67
good battery pack (710 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
64
weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-500 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W80 Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (710 per charge)
37
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-500 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W80 as a Vlogging camera
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-500 and Pentax W80
 Pentax K-500Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-500 Pentax Optio W80
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-27 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip PRIME M -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 646g (1.42 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1087 not tested
Other
Battery life 710 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI78
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $250