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Pentax K100D vs Pentax W80

Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Pentax K100D front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Pentax K100D vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Pentax K100D
(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
Pentax W80
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Pentax W80

 K100D W80 

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Pentax K100D

 W80 K100D 
ReleasedJune 2009December 2006More modern by 31 months
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K100D and Pentax W80

 K100D W80 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"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).

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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.

Pentax K100D vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K100D and W80 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K100D vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax K100D vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K100D vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K100D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
51
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K100D Street photography info
Pentax W80 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
more heavy than others (660 grams)
54
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K100D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Sports photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
24
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K100D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Travel photography camera
42
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (660g)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
64
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K100D Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W80 Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
37
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K100D
Vlogging with Pentax W80
9
can't record video
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Pentax K100D vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K100D and Pentax W80
 Pentax K100DPentax Optio W80
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