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Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Pentax Optio WS80 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB350F 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 WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Pentax WS80 versus Samsung WB350F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WS80 was introduced 5 years prior to the WB350F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WS80 grades vs the WB350F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Samsung WB350F

 WS80 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Pentax WS80

 WB350F WS80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 53 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Samsung WB350F

 WS80 WB350F 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WS80 enjoys external measurements 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 WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WS80 compared to the WB350F.

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WS80 and WB350F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WS80 and WB350F.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB350F to resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged WS80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WS80 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography details
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WS80 Street photography features
Samsung WB350F Street photography features
59
environment sealing
lighter than average (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WS80 Sports photography details
Samsung WB350F Sports photography details
23
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WS80 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB350F Travel photography factors
61
lighter than average (125 grams)
environment sealing
flash built-in
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
69
lighter than average (276 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
31
focusing manually
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WS80 Vlogging features
Samsung WB350F Vlogging features
25
lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
34
rather wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (276 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WS80 and Samsung WB350F
 Pentax Optio WS80Samsung WB350F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio WS80 Samsung WB350F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-4.7 f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
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