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Pentax W90 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Pentax Optio W90 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Pentax W90 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Pentax W90 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Pentax W90 and Pentax WS80, both Waterproof cameras and they are both offered by Pentax. The resolution of the W90 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W90 was unveiled 7 months after the WS80 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the W90 scores versus the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Pentax WS80

 W90 WS80 
IntroducedFebruary 2010August 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Pentax W90

 WS80 W90 

Common features in the Pentax W90 and Pentax WS80

 W90 WS80 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Pentax W90 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W90 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the W90 compared to the WS80.

Pentax W90 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W90 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Pentax W90 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W90 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W90 and WS80.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax W90 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher W90 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax W90 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Pentax W90 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W90 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax W90
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax W90
Street photography with Pentax WS80
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
environment proof
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W90 Sports photography info
Pentax WS80 Sports photography info
24
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
23
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax W90
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
64
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than competition (125g)
environment proof
flash built-in
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W90 Landscape photography details
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography details
37
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
has manual focus
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W90 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Pentax W90 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W90 and Pentax WS80
 Pentax Optio W90Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio W90 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-24 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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-LI68 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $120 $220