Pentax WS80 vs Samsung ST150F
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Pentax WS80 vs Samsung ST150F 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WS80 & Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WS80 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Samsung ST150F
WS80 | ST150F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Pentax WS80
ST150F | WS80 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 41 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Samsung ST150F
WS80 | ST150F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax WS80 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Pentax Optio WS80 | Samsung ST150F | |
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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 |