Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX150
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Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX150 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
- Announced August 2009
(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

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").

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.

Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WS80 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Sony WX150
WS80 | WX150 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Pentax WS80
WX150 | WS80 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 31 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Sony WX150
WS80 | WX150 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Pentax Optio WS80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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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 |