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Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Pentax Optio W80 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-10 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
  • Released June 2009
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Pentax W80 and Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the W80 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W80 was brought out 5 years before the WG-10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the W80 matches up versus the WG-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Pentax WG-10

 W80 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Pentax W80

 WG-10 W80 
AnnouncedJune 2013June 2009More recent by 48 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Pentax W80 and Pentax WG-10

 W80 WG-10 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax W80 features physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Pentax W80 and Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the W80 versus the WG-10.

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W80 and WG-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W80 and WG-10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax WG-10 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older W80 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W80 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax W80 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Street photography highlights
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography factors
24
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W80 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography information
64
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W80 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography information
37
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W80 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging features
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W80 and Pentax WG-10
 Pentax Optio W80Pentax WG-10
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio W80 Pentax WG-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-06-25 2013-06-21
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Widescreen 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 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 0.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 type - 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
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $0