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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax W80

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
70
Overall
66
Pentax K-S1 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Successor is Pentax K-S2
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-S1 vs Pentax W80 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax W80, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and W80 (12MP) and the K-S1 (APS-C) and W80 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The K-S1 was launched 5 years after the W80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the K-S1 scores versus the W80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Pentax W80

 K-S1 W80 
RevealedAugust 2014June 2009More modern by 63 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Pentax K-S1

 W80 K-S1 

Common features in the Pentax K-S1 and Pentax W80

 K-S1 W80 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-S1 offers physical dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-S1 compared to the W80.

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-S1 and W80 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-S1 and W80.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-S1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax K-S1 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern K-S1 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography features
Pentax W80 Portrait photography features
78
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-S1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (558 grams)
good ISO range (51,200)
screen does not articulate
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-S1
Sports photography with Pentax W80
69
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (5.4 frames/s)
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
24
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Travel photography factors
Pentax W80 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than competition (558g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (410 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
environment sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-S1
Landscape photography with Pentax W80
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
37
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Vlogging advice
Pentax W80 Vlogging advice
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (558g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-S1 and Pentax W80
 Pentax K-S1Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-S1 Pentax Optio W80
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-08-27 2009-06-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime MII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.4 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 558 grams (1.23 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1061 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 D-LI78
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $339 $250