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Pentax KP vs Pentax WS80

Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70
Pentax KP front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Pentax KP vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Released January 2017
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Pentax KP vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Pentax KP versus Pentax WS80, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the KP (24MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the KP (APS-C) and WS80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The KP was announced 7 years after the WS80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the KP scores against the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Pentax WS80

 KP WS80 
LaunchedJanuary 2017August 2009More modern by 92 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Pentax KP

 WS80 KP 

Common features in the Pentax KP and Pentax WS80

 KP WS80 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Pentax KP vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax KP provides outer measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) while 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the KP and the WS80.

Pentax KP vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the KP and WS80 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Pentax KP vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax KP vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the KP and WS80.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The KP with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax KP will show more detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher KP provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax KP vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Pentax KP vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax KP vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax KP Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax KP
Street photography with Pentax WS80
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
very good high ISO (819,200)
59
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax KP Sports photography details
Pentax WS80 Sports photography details
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
silent shooting (1/24,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery power (390 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
23
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax KP
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
61
weather proofing
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
low battery power (390 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
61
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax KP Landscape photography info
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography info
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
low battery power (390 shots)
31
you can focus manually
weather proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax KP Vlogging factors
Pentax WS80 Vlogging factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Pentax KP vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax KP and Pentax WS80
 Pentax KPPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax KP Pentax Optio WS80
Type Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Released 2017-01-26 2009-08-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by PRIME IV Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 819200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 27 9
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.8-4.7
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/24000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 703g (1.55 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI109 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $747 $220