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Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Pentax. The resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P80 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the WG-1 GPS making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P80 matches up against the WG-1 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 P80 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Pentax P80

 WG-1 GPS P80 
AnnouncedAugust 2011August 2009Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 P80 WG-1 GPS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax P80 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P80 against the WG-1 GPS.

Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P80 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older P80 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax P80 Street photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography features
55
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography information
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax P80
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
62
lighter than average in class (125g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax P80
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
32
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P80 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging information
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (125g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Pentax Optio P80Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio P80 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-05 2011-08-16
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $350