Pentax K100D vs Pentax WS80

Below is a extended review of the Pentax K100D vs Pentax WS80, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the K100D (APS-C) and WS80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The K100D was revealed 3 years prior to the WS80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the K100D grades versus the WS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K100D & Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are available at Pentax K100D Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K100D provides external dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the K100D and the WS80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K100D and WS80 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K100D and WS80.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K100D having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax WS80 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older K100D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.