Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WS80
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![Pentax K100D Super front Pentax K100D Super front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K100D-Super/Pentax-K100D-S-front.jpg)
![Pentax Optio WS80 front Pentax Optio WS80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-WS80/Pentax-WS80-front.jpg)
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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
- Revealed June 2007
- Replaced the Pentax K100D
- Updated by Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Announced August 2009
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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WS80 Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Pentax K100D S and Pentax WS80, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the K100D S (APS-C) and WS80 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
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The K100D S was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WS80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the K100D S grades vs the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K100D Super and Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K100D S Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Pentax WS80
K100D S | WS80 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Pentax K100D S
WS80 | K100D S | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | June 2007 | Newer by 25 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper display (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K100D S and Pentax WS80
K100D S | WS80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K100D S has got outer measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Pentax K100D S and Pentax WS80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the K100D S against the WS80.
![Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WS80 size comparison Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WS80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K100D-Super-vs-Pentax-Optio-WS80-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K100D S and WS80 is 65 and 95 respectively.
![Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K100D-Super-vs-Pentax-Optio-WS80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K100D S and WS80.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K100D S featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax WS80 will show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged K100D S will be behind in sensor tech.
![Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K100D-Super-vs-Pentax-Optio-WS80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K100D-Super-vs-Pentax-Optio-WS80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Pentax K100D Super | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K100D Super | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2007-06-28 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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 |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 210 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 646 grams (1.42 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") | 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 ID | 4 x AA | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $520 | $220 |