Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB700
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Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced December 2010
Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB700 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Pentax W80 versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the W80 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe W80 was revealed 18 months prior to the WB700 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the W80 matches up vs the WB700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W80 & Samsung WB700. The full galleries are provided at Pentax W80 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Samsung WB700
W80 | WB700 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Pentax W80
WB700 | W80 | |||
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Announced | December 2010 | June 2009 | More modern by 18 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax W80 and Samsung WB700
W80 | WB700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax W80 has got external dimensions 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 WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Pentax W80 versus Samsung WB700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the W80 versus the WB700.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the W80 and WB700 is 94 and 98 respectively.
Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the W80 and WB700.
To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung WB700 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged W80 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Pentax Optio W80 | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Optio W80 | Samsung WB700 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-06-25 | 2010-12-28 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 gr (0.34 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 model | D-LI78 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $250 | $300 |