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Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Pentax Optio W80 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

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
  • Announced June 2009
Pentax WG-1
(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
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Pentax. The image resolution of the W80 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W80 was brought out 19 months earlier than the WG-1 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the W80 matches up vs the WG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Pentax WG-1

 W80 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Pentax W80

 WG-1 W80 
RevealedFebruary 2011June 2009Newer by 19 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Pentax W80 and Pentax WG-1

 W80 WG-1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax W80 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the W80 versus the WG-1.

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W80 and WG-1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W80 and WG-1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-1 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged W80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax W80 Street photography features
Pentax WG-1 Street photography features
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W80 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Sports photography camera
24
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W80 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W80 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography info
37
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
weather sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax W80
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W80 and Pentax WG-1
 Pentax Optio W80Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio W80 Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-06-25 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.90 m
Flash options 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, 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI78 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $350