Pentax K20D vs Pentax WS80
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Pentax K20D vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched June 2008
- Succeeded the Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Introduced August 2009
Pentax K20D vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Pentax K20D and Pentax WS80, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the K20D (15MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the K20D (APS-C) and WS80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe K20D was launched 13 months earlier than the WS80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the K20D matches up against the WS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K20D vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K20D and Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K20D Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Pentax WS80
K20D | WS80 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Pentax K20D
WS80 | K20D | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | June 2008 | More recent by 13 months |
Common features in the Pentax K20D and Pentax WS80
K20D | WS80 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K20D vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K20D provides physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Pentax K20D and Pentax WS80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the K20D and the WS80.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K20D and WS80 is 59 and 95 respectively.
Pentax K20D vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K20D and WS80.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K20D due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax K20D will provide more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older K20D will be behind in sensor tech.
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Pentax K20D vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Pentax K20D | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K20D | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Waterproof |
Launched | 2008-06-25 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4672 x 3104 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.8-4.7 |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data 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 | 800g (1.76 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 639 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | D-LI50 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $700 | $220 |