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Pentax S1 vs Pentax W80

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Pentax S1 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released March 2011
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed June 2009
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Pentax S1 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Pentax S1 and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Pentax. The image resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1 was revealed 21 months after the W80 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S1 grades against the W80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Pentax W80

 S1 W80 
RevealedMarch 2011June 2009More modern by 21 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Pentax S1

 W80 S1 

Common features in the Pentax S1 and Pentax W80

 S1 W80 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Pentax S1 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax S1 enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Pentax S1 and Pentax W80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S1 vs the W80.

Pentax S1 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and W80 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax S1 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax S1 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and W80.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax S1 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger S1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax S1 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Pentax S1 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax S1 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax S1 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W80 Portrait photography highlights
35
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax S1 Sports photography factors
Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax S1
Travel photography with Pentax W80
64
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
weather sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax S1
Landscape photography with Pentax W80
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax S1 Vlogging information
Pentax W80 Vlogging information
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Pentax S1 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and Pentax W80
 Pentax Optio S1Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio S1 Pentax Optio W80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-03-02 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 grams (0.35 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 260 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $174 $250