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Pentax WS80 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Pentax Optio WS80 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Released August 2009
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
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Pentax WS80 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Pentax WS80 and Samsung TL100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WS80 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WS80 was brought out 7 months later than the TL100 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WS80 grades against the TL100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Samsung TL100

 WS80 TL100 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Pentax WS80

 TL100 WS80 

Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Samsung TL100

 WS80 TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax WS80 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the WS80 vs the TL100.

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WS80 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WS80 and TL100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung TL100 to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WS80 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
59
environment proof
lighter than others (125g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WS80
Sports photography with Samsung TL100
23
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WS80 Travel photography details
Samsung TL100 Travel photography details
61
lighter than others (125g)
environment proof
built-in flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
48
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WS80 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography features
31
focusing manually
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
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Pentax WS80 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WS80 and Samsung TL100
 Pentax Optio WS80Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio WS80 Samsung TL100
Also called as - ST50
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-4.7 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $220 $22