Reasons to choose Optio E80
Released in 2009, Optio E80 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax Optio E80
vs Pentax Optio WS80
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Optio E8028 mm²
Optio WS80- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Optio E80 and Optio WS80 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Optio E80MetricOptio WS80
10 MPEffective pixels10 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.67 µmPixel pitch1.67 µm
2.77 µm²Pixel area2.77 µm²
36.07 MP/cm²Pixel density36.07 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
125 gWeight125 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
2 x AA batteries (Alkaline, Lithium or NiMH)BatteryLithium-Ion D-LI88 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Optio E80 and Optio WS80 have the same sensor area. The Optio E80 and Optio WS80 have the same body weight. The Optio E80 and Optio WS80 have the same effective resolution. The Optio E80 and Optio WS80 were both released in 2009. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio WS80
Released in 2009, Optio WS80 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.