Pentax WS80 vs Samsung EX2F

Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax WS80 versus Samsung EX2F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WS80 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty similar but the WS80 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The WS80 was manufactured 4 years before the EX2F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WS80 matches up vs the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WS80 & Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WS80 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WS80 has external 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 Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WS80 versus Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WS80 compared to the EX2F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WS80 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WS80 and EX2F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WS80 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung EX2F will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged WS80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.