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Pentax W80 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Pentax Optio W80 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Announced June 2009
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Pentax W80 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Pentax W80 versus Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Pentax. The resolution of the W80 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W80 was released within a month of the WS80 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the W80 matches up vs the WS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Pentax WS80

 W80 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Pentax W80

 WS80 W80 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Pentax W80 and Pentax WS80

 W80 WS80 
RevealedJune 2009August 2009Similar age
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W80 features external 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) and the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the W80 vs the WS80.

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W80 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the W80 and WS80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax W80 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W80 Portrait photography information
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax W80 Street photography info
Pentax WS80 Street photography info
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W80 Sports photography advice
Pentax WS80 Sports photography advice
24
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
23
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W80 Travel photography features
Pentax WS80 Travel photography features
64
environment proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W80 Landscape photography features
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography features
37
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
31
focusing manually
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W80 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WS80 Vlogging highlights
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
25
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Pentax W80 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W80 and Pentax WS80
 Pentax Optio W80Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio W80 Pentax Optio WS80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-06-25 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model D-LI78 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $250 $220