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Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Pentax Optio W80 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed June 2009
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Pentax W80 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the W80 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W80 was released 3 years earlier than the WG-2 GPS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the W80 scores versus the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 W80 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Pentax W80

 WG-2 GPS W80 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2009Newer by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax W80 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 W80 WG-2 GPS 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax W80 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the W80 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W80 and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W80 and WG-2 GPS.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged W80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax W80
Street photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W80 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography advice
24
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax W80
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
64
weather sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
environment proofing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W80 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography features
37
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax W80
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2 GPS
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W80 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Pentax Optio W80Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio W80 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-06-25 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect 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)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 198g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI78 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $250 $300