Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-10
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Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-10 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
- Released June 2009
(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

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").

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.

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W80 and Pentax WG-10. The entire galleries are available at Pentax W80 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Pentax WG-10
W80 | WG-10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Pentax W80
WG-10 | W80 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | June 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Pentax W80 and Pentax WG-10
W80 | WG-10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Pentax Optio W80 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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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 |