Pentax WS80 vs Samsung WB35F

Here is a thorough analysis of the Pentax WS80 and Samsung WB35F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WS80 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WB35F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the WS80 matches up against the WB35F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WS80 & Samsung WB35F. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WS80 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WS80 has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WS80 and Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the WS80 versus the WB35F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WS80 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WS80 and WB35F.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB35F to deliver more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older WS80 is going to be behind in sensor technology.