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Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Pentax Optio WS80 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
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Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Let's look much closer at the Pentax WS80 versus Samsung HZ10W, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WS80 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WS80 was unveiled 3 months later than the HZ10W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WS80 grades against the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Samsung HZ10W

 WS80 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Pentax WS80

 HZ10W WS80 

Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Samsung HZ10W

 WS80 HZ10W 
RevealedAugust 2009May 2009Same generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax WS80 provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the WS80 compared to the HZ10W.

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WS80 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WS80 and HZ10W.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WS80 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography info
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
59
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WS80
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
23
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WS80 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
61
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
environment proofing
flash built-in
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
53
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (249 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
31
focusing manually
environment proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WS80 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (249g)
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Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WS80 and Samsung HZ10W
 Pentax Optio WS80Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio WS80 Samsung HZ10W
Also referred to as - WB500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-05 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-4.7 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 model D-LI68 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $220 $300