Pentax H90 vs Pentax WS80
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Pentax H90 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio H90 & Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax H90 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Pentax WS80
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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Pentax H90
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Common features in the Pentax H90 and Pentax WS80
H90 | WS80 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | August 2009 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Look at the Pentax H90 and Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and WS80 is 93 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Pentax Optio H90 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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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 |