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Pentax E85 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Pentax Optio E85 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Pentax E85 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced September 2009
Pentax WS80
(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
  • Announced August 2009
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Pentax E85 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Pentax E85 vs Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The E85 was launched 2 months later than the WS80 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E85 scores versus the WS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Pentax WS80

 E85 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Pentax E85

 WS80 E85 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Pentax WS80

 E85 WS80 
AnnouncedSeptember 2009August 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Pentax E85 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E85 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Pentax E85 vs Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E85 and the WS80.

Pentax E85 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E85 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E85 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E85 and WS80.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax E85 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Pentax E85 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E85 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E85 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E85 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Sports photography highlights
17
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
61
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E85 Landscape photography information
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography information
23
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
31
focusing manually
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
25
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Pentax E85 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Pentax WS80
 Pentax Optio E85Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio E85 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-09-17 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 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 145g (0.32 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 D-LI95 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $220