Pentax W80 vs Pentax Q10
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Pentax W80 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
Pentax W80 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Pentax W80 and Pentax Q10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the W80 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe W80 was manufactured 4 years before the Q10 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the W80 grades vs the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax W80 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W80 & Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax W80 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Pentax Q10
W80 | Q10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Pentax W80
Q10 | W80 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | June 2009 | More modern by 39 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax W80 and Pentax Q10
W80 | Q10 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Pentax W80 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Pentax W80 offers physical 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) and the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Pentax W80 and Pentax Q10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the W80 versus the Q10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W80 and Q10 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Pentax W80 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W80 and Q10.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images however you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged W80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Pentax W80 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Pentax Optio W80 | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax Optio W80 | Pentax Q10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-06-25 | 2012-09-10 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156g (0.34 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI78 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $250 | $350 |