Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-10
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Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio P80 and Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are available at Pentax P80 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Pentax WG-10
P80 | WG-10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Pentax P80
WG-10 | P80 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 47 months |
Common features in the Pentax P80 and Pentax WG-10
P80 | WG-10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Compare the Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Pentax Optio P80 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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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 |