Pentax K100D vs Pentax W80
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Pentax K100D vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Revealed December 2006
- Refreshed by Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Released June 2009
Pentax K100D vs Pentax W80 Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Pentax K100D and Pentax W80, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and W80 (12MP) and the K100D (APS-C) and W80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe K100D was introduced 3 years before the W80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the K100D grades versus the W80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax K100D vs Pentax W80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K100D and Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K100D Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Pentax W80
K100D | W80 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Pentax K100D
W80 | K100D | |||
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Released | June 2009 | December 2006 | More modern by 31 months | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K100D and Pentax W80
K100D | W80 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.5" | 2.5" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Pentax K100D vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K100D comes with physical measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while 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).
See the Pentax K100D and Pentax W80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the K100D and the W80.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K100D and W80 is 64 and 94 respectively.
Pentax K100D vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K100D and W80.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K100D with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax W80 will result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged K100D will be behind in sensor technology.
Pentax K100D vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K100D vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Pentax K100D | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K100D | Pentax Optio W80 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2006-12-03 | 2009-06-25 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 210k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 660 grams (1.46 lb) | 156 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $250 |