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Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Pentax Optio WS80 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Old Model is Pentax Q
  • New Model is Pentax Q7
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Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Pentax WS80 versus Pentax Q10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the WS80 (10MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WS80 was launched 4 years prior to the Q10 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WS80 scores vs the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Pentax Q10

 WS80 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Pentax WS80

 Q10 WS80 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012August 2009More modern by 37 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Pentax Q10

 WS80 Q10 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WS80 has got outer measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WS80 versus Pentax Q10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WS80 against the Q10.

Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WS80 and Q10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WS80 and Q10.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax Q10 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged WS80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax WS80 Street photography information
Pentax Q10 Street photography information
59
environment proof
lighter than average (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (200g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WS80
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
23
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WS80
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
61
lighter than average (125g)
environment proof
has built in flash
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
60
lighter than average (200 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery power (270 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WS80 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has manual focus
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WS80 Vlogging info
Pentax Q10 Vlogging info
25
lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (200g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WS80 and Pentax Q10
 Pentax Optio WS80Pentax Q10
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio WS80 Pentax Q10
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-08-05 2012-09-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.8-4.7 -
Total lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $220 $350