Pentax K10D vs Pentax WS80

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax K10D vs Pentax WS80, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Pentax. The image resolution of the K10D (10MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very well matched but the K10D (APS-C) and WS80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The K10D was brought out 3 years earlier than the WS80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the K10D scores against the WS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K10D and Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K10D Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K10D provides exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K10D vs Pentax WS80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the K10D and the WS80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K10D and WS80 is 59 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K10D and WS80.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The K10D features the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The older K10D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.