Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax WS80
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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Launched August 2014
- Refreshed by Pentax K-S2
(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
- Announced August 2009
Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax K-S1 and Pentax WS80, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the K-S1 (APS-C) and WS80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe K-S1 was launched 5 years after the WS80 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the K-S1 scores versus the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-S1 and Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-S1 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Pentax WS80
K-S1 | WS80 | |||
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Announced | August 2014 | August 2009 | Newer by 62 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Pentax K-S1
WS80 | K-S1 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-S1 and Pentax WS80
K-S1 | WS80 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-S1 features physical measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Pentax K-S1 and Pentax WS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the K-S1 versus the WS80.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-S1 and WS80 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S1 and WS80.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-S1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-S1 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger K-S1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Pentax K-S1 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-S1 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Waterproof |
Launched | 2014-08-27 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime MII | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.8-4.7 |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.4 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) | 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 file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 558g (1.23 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI109 | D-LI68 |
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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $339 | $220 |