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Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71
Pentax K-S2 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Older Model is Pentax K-S1
Pentax WS80
(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
  • Launched August 2009
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Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WS80, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the K-S2 (APS-C) and WS80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The K-S2 was announced 5 years after the WS80 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the K-S2 scores versus the WS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Pentax WS80

 K-S2 WS80 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2009Newer by 68 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Pentax K-S2

 WS80 K-S2 

Common features in the Pentax K-S2 and Pentax WS80

 K-S2 WS80 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-S2 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the K-S2 versus the WS80.

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-S2 and WS80 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-S2 and WS80.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-S2 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-S2 will deliver extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern K-S2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography info
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography info
78
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-S2
Street photography with Pentax WS80
72
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (678g)
59
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-S2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
70
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.4 frames/s)
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
23
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Travel photography features
Pentax WS80 Travel photography features
65
environment sealing
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (678 grams)
61
lighter than competition in class (125g)
weather sealing
has built in flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-S2
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
not so great battery power (410 shots)
31
focusing manually
weather sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-S2 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
71
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (678g)
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-S2 and Pentax WS80
 Pentax K-S2Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-S2 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2015-02-10 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip PRIME MII Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.8-4.7
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.4 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 678g (1.49 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $581 $220