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Pentax H90 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Pentax H90 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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
  • Announced August 2009
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Pentax H90 and Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The H90 was announced 6 months after the WS80 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the H90 grades against the WS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Pentax WS80

 H90 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Pentax H90

 WS80 H90 

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Pentax WS80

 H90 WS80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Pentax H90 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax H90 features external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the H90 and the WS80.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and WS80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and WS80.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax H90 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax H90
Street photography with Pentax WS80
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 Sports photography information
Pentax WS80 Sports photography information
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
23
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax H90
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
36
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
31
you can focus manually
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Pentax WS80
 Pentax Optio H90Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio H90 Pentax Optio WS80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-25 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime 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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153 gr (0.34 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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-LI68 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $150 $220