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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Released August 2009
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Pentax. The image resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was revealed 6 months after the WS80 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the I-10 matches up versus the WS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax WS80

 I-10 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Pentax I-10

 WS80 I-10 

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Pentax WS80

 I-10 WS80 
ReleasedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Pentax I-10 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WS80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the I-10 vs the WS80.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and WS80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the I-10 and WS80.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax I-10 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography details
Pentax WS80 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 Sports photography factors
Pentax WS80 Sports photography factors
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than competition in class (125g)
weather proof
built-in flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

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

Pentax I-10 Vlogging advice
Pentax WS80 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Pentax WS80
 Pentax Optio I-10Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio I-10 Pentax Optio WS80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-25 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 grams (0.34 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 model D-LI92 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $310 $220