Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX5
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Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2010
Photography Glossary Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WS80 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe WS80 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the WX5 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the WS80 scores versus the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Sony WX5
| WS80 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Pentax WS80
| WX5 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
| Display size | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Sony WX5
| WS80 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WS80 offers external measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the WS80 compared to the WX5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WS80 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WS80 and WX5.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX5 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WS80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Pentax Optio WS80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio WS80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-08-05 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Prime | Bionz |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.8-4.7 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.40 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $220 | $250 |