Clicky

Pentax S1 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Pentax S1 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
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
  • Released August 2009
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Pentax S1 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Pentax S1 versus Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The S1 was manufactured 20 months after the WS80 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the S1 scores against the WS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Pentax WS80

 S1 WS80 
ReleasedMarch 2011August 2009Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Pentax S1

 WS80 S1 

Common features in the Pentax S1 and Pentax WS80

 S1 WS80 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Pentax S1 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax S1 provides outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Pentax S1 versus Pentax WS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S1 vs the WS80.

Pentax S1 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and WS80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Pentax S1 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax S1 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and WS80.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax S1 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer S1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax S1 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Pentax S1 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax S1 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax S1 Portrait photography details
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography details
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax S1
Street photography with Pentax WS80
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Pentax S1 Sports photography information
Pentax WS80 Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
23
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax S1
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
64
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
weather proofing
has built in flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax S1
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
you can focus manually
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax S1
Vlogging with Pentax WS80
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Pentax S1 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and Pentax WS80
 Pentax Optio S1Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio S1 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-03-02 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 157 grams (0.35 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 life 260 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $174 $220