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Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-10 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-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P80 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WG-10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P80 matches up against the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Pentax WG-10

 P80 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Pentax P80

 WG-10 P80 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2009More recent by 47 months

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Pentax WG-10

 P80 WG-10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax P80 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the P80 and the WG-10.

Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and WG-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P80 and WG-10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-10 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older P80 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax P80 Street photography features
Pentax WG-10 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography highlights
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P80 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competitors (125g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax P80
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
32
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P80 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Pentax WG-10
 Pentax Optio P80Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio P80 Pentax WG-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-05 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-110mm (3.9x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 1.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
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 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 life - 260 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $0