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Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Pentax Optio W80 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Launched June 2009
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax W80 versus Samsung WB210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the W80 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W80 was released 3 years prior to the WB210 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the W80 grades vs the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Samsung WB210

 W80 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kClearer display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Pentax W80

 WB210 W80 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2009More modern by 25 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax W80 and Samsung WB210

 W80 WB210 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax W80 has physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the W80 against the WB210.

Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the W80 and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the W80 and WB210.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB210 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged W80 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax W80
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax W80
Street photography with Samsung WB210
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors (174g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W80 Sports photography information
Samsung WB210 Sports photography information
24
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W80 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Travel photography highlights
64
environment proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (174g)
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W80 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography factors
37
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W80 Vlogging features
Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
33
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W80 and Samsung WB210
 Pentax Optio W80Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio W80 Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-06-25 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 174g (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI78 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $279