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Pentax K-r vs Pentax W80

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Pentax K-r front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Pentax K-r vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Launched March 2011
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
  • Introduced June 2009
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax W80 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Pentax K-r versus Pentax W80, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Pentax. The resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the K-r (APS-C) and W80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The K-r was unveiled 21 months after the W80 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the K-r matches up versus the W80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Pentax W80

 K-r W80 
IntroducedMarch 2011June 2009More modern by 21 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Pentax K-r

 W80 K-r 

Common features in the Pentax K-r and Pentax W80

 K-r W80 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax K-r vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-r comes with outside dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has measurements 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 select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the K-r vs the W80.

Pentax K-r vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the K-r and W80 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K-r vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-r vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-r and W80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The K-r offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more modern K-r provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Pentax K-r vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-r vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-r Portrait photography features
Pentax W80 Portrait photography features
63
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-r
Street photography with Pentax W80
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-r Sports photography details
Pentax W80 Sports photography details
55
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery (470 per charge)
24
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-r Travel photography highlights
Pentax W80 Travel photography highlights
47
built-in flash
low battery (470 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
64
environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-r Landscape photography advice
Pentax W80 Landscape photography advice
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery (470 shots)
37
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-r Vlogging features
Pentax W80 Vlogging features
26
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-r and Pentax W80
 Pentax K-rPentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-r Pentax Optio W80
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-03-11 2009-06-25
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 598 grams (1.32 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 755 not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI109,4 x AA D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,100 $250