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Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Pentax Optio WS80 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
Samsung HZ25W
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Samsung HZ25W

 WS80 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Pentax WS80

 HZ25W WS80 
ReleasedJuly 2010August 2009More modern by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Samsung HZ25W

 WS80 HZ25W 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WS80 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WS80 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax WS80 Street photography information
Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
59
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
23
environment proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WS80 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competition in class (125g)
environment proof
flash built-in
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
52
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WS80 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
31
you can focus manually
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Pentax WS80 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WS80 and Samsung HZ25W
 Pentax Optio WS80Samsung HZ25W
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