Pentax WS80 vs Samsung NX10

Below is a thorough analysis of the Pentax WS80 and Samsung NX10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the WS80 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The WS80 was announced 8 months before the NX10 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WS80 scores versus the NX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WS80 & Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WS80 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WS80 comes with exterior measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WS80 compared to the NX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WS80 and NX10 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WS80 and NX10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WS80 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX10 will deliver more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older WS80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.