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Pentax WS80 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Pentax Optio WS80 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung ST150F 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 ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Pentax WS80 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Pentax WS80 and Samsung ST150F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WS80 was launched 4 years earlier than the ST150F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WS80 matches up against the ST150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Samsung ST150F

 WS80 ST150F 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Pentax WS80

 ST150F WS80 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 41 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Samsung ST150F

 WS80 ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WS80 provides exterior dimensions 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 ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WS80 and Samsung ST150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WS80 compared to the ST150F.

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WS80 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WS80 and ST150F.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to provide more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged WS80 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WS80
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
59
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
23
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WS80 Travel photography features
Samsung ST150F Travel photography features
61
lighter than competition in class (125g)
environment proof
flash built-in
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WS80 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography factors
31
you can focus manually
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
30
rather wide (25mm)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Pentax WS80 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WS80 and Samsung ST150F
 Pentax Optio WS80Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio WS80 Samsung ST150F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-05 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-4.7 f/2.5-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
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 friendly
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI68 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $220 $300