Pentax E70 vs Pentax WS80
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Pentax E70 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2009
(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
- Revealed August 2009
Pentax E70 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax E70 vs Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E70 (10MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E70 was released 7 months earlier than the WS80 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E70 scores versus the WS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax E70 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E70 and Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are available at Pentax E70 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Pentax WS80
E70 | WS80 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Pentax E70
WS80 | E70 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | January 2009 | Newer by 7 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 112k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax E70 and Pentax WS80
E70 | WS80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Pentax E70 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax E70 provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax E70 vs Pentax WS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E70 versus the WS80.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E70 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Pentax E70 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E70 and WS80.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files though you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged E70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Pentax E70 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
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Pentax E70 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Pentax Optio E70 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax Optio E70 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-01-05 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.4" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 112 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 2 x AA | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $140 | $220 |