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Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Pentax Optio WS80 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

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
  • Announced August 2009
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2014
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Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax WS80 and Pentax Q-S1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Pentax. The image resolution of the WS80 (10MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the WS80 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The WS80 was revealed 6 years earlier than the Q-S1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WS80 scores vs the Q-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Pentax Q-S1

 WS80 Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Pentax WS80

 Q-S1 WS80 
RevealedAugust 2014August 2009More recent by 60 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Pentax Q-S1

 WS80 Q-S1 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WS80 enjoys outside measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WS80 compared to the Q-S1.

Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WS80 and Q-S1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WS80 and Q-S1.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WS80 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax Q-S1 will give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older WS80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
Portrait photography with Pentax Q-S1
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Street photography camera
59
environment proof
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (203g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WS80 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography advice
23
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WS80 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
environment proof
flash built-in
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
60
lighter than average in class (203g)
has built in flash
low battery pack (250 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
Landscape photography with Pentax Q-S1
31
focusing manually
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WS80
Vlogging with Pentax Q-S1
25
lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (203g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WS80 and Pentax Q-S1
 Pentax Optio WS80Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio WS80 Pentax Q-S1
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-08-05 2014-08-04
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Prime Q Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.8-4.7 -
Amount of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 203 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $220 $250