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Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Pentax Optio WS80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX10 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
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax WS80 and Sony WX10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WS80 was introduced 17 months prior to the WX10 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the WS80 scores versus the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Sony WX10

 WS80 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Pentax WS80

 WX10 WS80 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Sony WX10

 WS80 WX10 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WS80 provides outer 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) and the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WS80 and Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WS80 compared to the WX10.

Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WS80 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WS80 and WX10.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX10 to render extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WS80 will be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WS80 Portrait photography information
Sony WX10 Portrait photography information
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WS80 Street photography advice
Sony WX10 Street photography advice
59
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WS80 Sports photography features
Sony WX10 Sports photography features
23
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WS80 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX10 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
environment proofing
built-in flash
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WS80 Landscape photography info
Sony WX10 Landscape photography info
31
manual focus
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WS80
Vlogging with Sony WX10
25
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WS80 and Sony WX10
 Pentax Optio WS80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio WS80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-4.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $220 $200