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Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Pentax Optio W80 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Announced June 2009
Samsung WB700
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Samsung WB700

 W80 WB700 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Pentax W80

 WB700 W80 
AnnouncedDecember 2010June 2009More modern by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Pentax W80 and Samsung WB700

 W80 WB700 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the W80 and WB700 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W80 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
54
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W80 Sports photography info
Samsung WB700 Sports photography info
24
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W80 Travel photography info
Samsung WB700 Travel photography info
64
environment proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax W80
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
37
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax W80
Vlogging with Samsung WB700
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W80 and Samsung WB700
 Pentax Optio W80Samsung WB700
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
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