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Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX150

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Pentax Optio WS80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Announced August 2009
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Pentax WS80 versus Sony WX150, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WS80 was announced 3 years earlier than the WX150 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the WS80 grades versus the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Sony WX150

 WS80 WX150 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Pentax WS80

 WX150 WS80 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Sony WX150

 WS80 WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax WS80 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WS80 versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WS80 versus the WX150.

Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WS80 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WS80 and WX150.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to render extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older WS80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
MP count good (18MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
59
environment proof
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WS80
Sports photography with Sony WX150
23
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
environment proof
built-in flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
71
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WS80 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX150 Landscape photography factors
31
has manual focus
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WS80 Vlogging details
Sony WX150 Vlogging details
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WS80 and Sony WX150
 Pentax Optio WS80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio WS80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-4.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life - 240 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $220 $300