Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB150F
95 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB150F Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB150F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and WB150F (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe WS80 was announced 3 years before the WB150F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WS80 matches up against the WB150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Samsung WB150F
| WS80 | WB150F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Pentax WS80
| WB150F | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 29 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Samsung WB150F
| WS80 | WB150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WS80 provides physical dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Examine the Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the WS80 vs the WB150F.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WS80 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.
Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WS80 and WB150F.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB150F to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged WS80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
| Pentax Optio WS80 | Samsung WB150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax Optio WS80 | Samsung WB150F |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-08-05 | 2012-01-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.8-4.7 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.40 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 188g (0.41 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $220 | $230 |