Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Other Name is WB5000
Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Pentax WS80 versus Samsung HZ25W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WS80 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WS80 was launched 11 months earlier than the HZ25W which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the WS80 matches up against the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WS80 & Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WS80 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Samsung HZ25W
WS80 | HZ25W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Pentax WS80
HZ25W | WS80 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | August 2009 | More modern by 11 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Samsung HZ25W
WS80 | HZ25W | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WS80 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Pentax WS80 versus Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WS80 vs the HZ25W.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WS80 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.
Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WS80 and HZ25W.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung HZ25W to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged WS80 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Pentax Optio WS80 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Optio WS80 | Samsung HZ25W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB5000 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-08-05 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.8-4.7 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | 125g (0.28 lb) | 428g (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $220 | $350 |