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Pentax P70 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Pentax Optio P70 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Pentax P70 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed March 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 P70 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Pentax P70 versus Pentax WS80, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Pentax. The resolution of the P70 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P70 was brought out 5 months before the WS80 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P70 matches up vs the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Pentax WS80

 P70 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Pentax P70

 WS80 P70 

Common features in the Pentax P70 and Pentax WS80

 P70 WS80 
AnnouncedMarch 2009August 2009Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Pentax P70 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax P70 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the P70 versus the WS80.

Pentax P70 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P70 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Pentax P70 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax P70 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P70 and WS80.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax P70 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Pentax P70 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Pentax P70 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P70 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax P70
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax P70 Street photography factors
Pentax WS80 Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
59
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P70 Sports photography details
Pentax WS80 Sports photography details
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
weather proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P70 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competitors (125g)
weather proofing
has built in flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P70 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography highlights
32
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
focusing manually
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P70 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
25
lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Pentax P70 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P70 and Pentax WS80
 Pentax Optio P70Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio P70 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-03-02 2009-08-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
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
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-110mm (3.9x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 - 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
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $220