1. 12.1-megapixel resolution image sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 19-inch prints
2. Coldproof design endures sub-freezing temperatures of 14 degrees Fahrenheit
3. Widescreen, HD movie capture that records resolutions up to 1280 x 720 pixels at full-speed 30fps
4. 2.5-inch LCD monitor; Pixel Track Shake Reduction (SR) ensures sharp images in any lighting condition
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

The Pentax Optio W80's waterproof design withstands depths of up to 16 feet (5 meters) to protect from rain and spills, as well asallowing full underwater photos and video for up to two hours. On dry land, the rugged,shockproof design protects against drops of up to 3.3 feet to protect the camera from hard useand occasional spills. Also featuring 12.1 megapixels, a 5x internal optical zoom (equivalentto 28-140mm), a slim one-inch body, and a wide angle 28mm lens, the Optio W80 offers anexpanded perspective that is ideal for landscape, group and more confined shots. With a Pentax-developed imaging engine and a high-performance Pentax zoom lens, the OptioW80 delivers brilliant, high-quality images with well-defined details. A Super Protect (SP)coating applied to the mineral crystal cover of the internal zoom lens helps repel water, grimeand finger marks.

Customer Review :

Better Than the Reviews

I really struggled with my purchase of this camera because I needed it for a specific purpose. All the reviews for low light imaging were bad. But I needed a camera with the ability to take shots at a specified time interval (a great, rare feature) and to do so in low light.

First, the interval feature is worth the price of the camera. I can have the camera take a shot every minute or 5 minutes or whatever I set and catch 1,000 images. When I have speaking engagements or teach a day class, I can set up the camera in a corner and let it shoot every minute. At the end of the day, I can have 300 or 500 images or more to review. I always get some good ones. And, if you want to do time lapse, you can get really cool stuff with this camera.

But, if I'm giving a lecture, I can't have a flash going off every minute. So I set the ISO at 400 and hope for the best.

Bottom line? Great shots, even in low light. You just have to get the settings, of which there are hundreds possible, right!

Battery life? Look, it's a waterproof camera and it fits in the palm of your hand. Yes, if it took 4 AAs it could last longer. But the battery is great for such a small battery. It really is. If you know about this stuff, I have 15 digital cameras, you'll know this is great camera for the price. Get a spare battery or two and an external charger. Then go make some cool time lapse movies!

Chris Reich

Rating :

Worst Camera Ever!!!!

Wow, this is the worst digital camera I have ever seen. It may work underwater, but the pictures it takes are similar to digital cameras in the Mid 90's. It takes more than high Megapixels to take a good image. This is an absolute piece of junk.

Rating :

Great sport camera, good for parents

Understand that this is a sub-$200 camera made for durability.
A lot of cameras take better pictures. A lot of cameras are more expensive, more fragile, and bigger.

With that understanding, this is a durable, light, small, good camera.
It excels outdoors in sunshine, and inside it does well if you take care to set up your shots well.
The darker it gets, the more of a gamble on the shot turning out; some still do pretty good. Not mural quality; but definitely blog-worthy. Good enough for a scrapbook usually.
I bought the W80 to replace my W20 after 4 years. The W20 died of a hard drop on a tile floor; so the shock resistance mattered to me.
I haven't done scientific testing; but the photo quality seems no better and no worse; just more megapixels, compared to my W20.
The video is definitely much better.
Overall I love this camera. I have no fear of my toddler using it to take pictures or look at pictures I've taken, or just to hold it to sooth a tantrum. Whatever, the camera can survive.
We go to the beach, the park, the sand box, the pool, the snow storm, the rain, hiking, camping, the bath tub, and the lake.
The camera rides in my purse, in my pocket, or in my stroller.
I've taken roughly 500 pictures and several videos, and I'm very happy with it.

Rating :

Disappointed

The W80 has a lot of nice features and one of the most attractive designs of the waterproof cameras, but I was hugely disappointed by the image quality. Testing it aside the Fuji FinePix ZW33 (a substantially cheaper waterproof point and shoot) and the Olympus Tough 6000, it was the worst. I was surprised because dpreview liked the W80 better, but there is so much noise in the images that it just can't compete.

Rating :

Save a little more and buy a better camera. Not worth it!

This camera takes horrible photos and videos in low light / indoor conditions. Very grainy and blurry. Don't be fooled by the megapixel amount. The image quality is terrible. Even outside in broad daylight you sometimes get big blue streaks or discoloration near the corners on some photos. Save your money and buy something better.

Rating :

More reviews...

1. 12.1-megapixel resolution image sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 19-inch prints
2. Coldproof design endures sub-freezing temperatures of 14 degrees Fahrenheit
3. Widescreen, HD movie capture that records resolutions up to 1280 x 720 pixels at full-speed 30fps
4. 2.5-inch LCD monitor; Pixel Track Shake Reduction (SR) ensures sharp images in any lighting condition
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

The Pentax Optio W80's waterproof design withstands depths of up to 16 feet (5 meters) to protect from rain and spills, as well asallowing full underwater photos and video for up to two hours. On dry land, the rugged,shockproof design protects against drops of up to 3.3 feet to protect the camera from hard useand occasional spills. Also featuring 12.1 megapixels, a 5x internal optical zoom (equivalentto 28-140mm), a slim one-inch body, and a wide angle 28mm lens, the Optio W80 offers anexpanded perspective that is ideal for landscape, group and more confined shots. With a Pentax-developed imaging engine and a high-performance Pentax zoom lens, the OptioW80 delivers brilliant, high-quality images with well-defined details. A Super Protect (SP)coating applied to the mineral crystal cover of the internal zoom lens helps repel water, grimeand finger marks.

Customer Review :

Disappointed

The W80 has a lot of nice features and one of the most attractive designs of the waterproof cameras, but I was hugely disappointed by the image quality. Testing it aside the Fuji FinePix ZW33 (a substantially cheaper waterproof point and shoot) and the Olympus Tough 6000, it was the worst. I was surprised because dpreview liked the W80 better, but there is so much noise in the images that it just can't compete.

Rating :

Save a little more and buy a better camera. Not worth it!

This camera takes horrible photos and videos in low light / indoor conditions. Very grainy and blurry. Don't be fooled by the megapixel amount. The image quality is terrible. Even outside in broad daylight you sometimes get big blue streaks or discoloration near the corners on some photos. Save your money and buy something better.

Rating :

Worst Camera Ever!!!!

Wow, this is the worst digital camera I have ever seen. It may work underwater, but the pictures it takes are similar to digital cameras in the Mid 90's. It takes more than high Megapixels to take a good image. This is an absolute piece of junk.

Rating :

Great sport camera, good for parents

Understand that this is a sub-$200 camera made for durability.
A lot of cameras take better pictures. A lot of cameras are more expensive, more fragile, and bigger.

With that understanding, this is a durable, light, small, good camera.
It excels outdoors in sunshine, and inside it does well if you take care to set up your shots well.
The darker it gets, the more of a gamble on the shot turning out; some still do pretty good. Not mural quality; but definitely blog-worthy. Good enough for a scrapbook usually.
I bought the W80 to replace my W20 after 4 years. The W20 died of a hard drop on a tile floor; so the shock resistance mattered to me.
I haven't done scientific testing; but the photo quality seems no better and no worse; just more megapixels, compared to my W20.
The video is definitely much better.
Overall I love this camera. I have no fear of my toddler using it to take pictures or look at pictures I've taken, or just to hold it to sooth a tantrum. Whatever, the camera can survive.
We go to the beach, the park, the sand box, the pool, the snow storm, the rain, hiking, camping, the bath tub, and the lake.
The camera rides in my purse, in my pocket, or in my stroller.
I've taken roughly 500 pictures and several videos, and I'm very happy with it.

Rating :

Better Than the Reviews

I really struggled with my purchase of this camera because I needed it for a specific purpose. All the reviews for low light imaging were bad. But I needed a camera with the ability to take shots at a specified time interval (a great, rare feature) and to do so in low light.

First, the interval feature is worth the price of the camera. I can have the camera take a shot every minute or 5 minutes or whatever I set and catch 1,000 images. When I have speaking engagements or teach a day class, I can set up the camera in a corner and let it shoot every minute. At the end of the day, I can have 300 or 500 images or more to review. I always get some good ones. And, if you want to do time lapse, you can get really cool stuff with this camera.

But, if I'm giving a lecture, I can't have a flash going off every minute. So I set the ISO at 400 and hope for the best.

Bottom line? Great shots, even in low light. You just have to get the settings, of which there are hundreds possible, right!

Battery life? Look, it's a waterproof camera and it fits in the palm of your hand. Yes, if it took 4 AAs it could last longer. But the battery is great for such a small battery. It really is. If you know about this stuff, I have 15 digital cameras, you'll know this is great camera for the price. Get a spare battery or two and an external charger. Then go make some cool time lapse movies!

Chris Reich

Rating :

More reviews...

1. 12.1-megapixel resolution image sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 19-inch prints
2. Coldproof design endures sub-freezing temperatures of 14 degrees Fahrenheit
3. Widescreen, HD movie capture that records resolutions up to 1280 x 720 pixels at full-speed 30fps
4. 2.5-inch LCD monitor; Pixel Track Shake Reduction (SR) ensures sharp images in any lighting condition
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

The Pentax Optio W80's waterproof design withstands depths of up to 16 feet (5 meters) to protect from rain and spills, as well asallowing full underwater photos and video for up to two hours. On dry land, the rugged,shockproof design protects against drops of up to 3.3 feet to protect the camera from hard useand occasional spills. Also featuring 12.1 megapixels, a 5x internal optical zoom (equivalentto 28-140mm), a slim one-inch body, and a wide angle 28mm lens, the Optio W80 offers anexpanded perspective that is ideal for landscape, group and more confined shots. With a Pentax-developed imaging engine and a high-performance Pentax zoom lens, the OptioW80 delivers brilliant, high-quality images with well-defined details. A Super Protect (SP)coating applied to the mineral crystal cover of the internal zoom lens helps repel water, grimeand finger marks.

Customer Review :

Great sport camera, good for parents

Understand that this is a sub-$200 camera made for durability.
A lot of cameras take better pictures. A lot of cameras are more expensive, more fragile, and bigger.

With that understanding, this is a durable, light, small, good camera.
It excels outdoors in sunshine, and inside it does well if you take care to set up your shots well.
The darker it gets, the more of a gamble on the shot turning out; some still do pretty good. Not mural quality; but definitely blog-worthy. Good enough for a scrapbook usually.
I bought the W80 to replace my W20 after 4 years. The W20 died of a hard drop on a tile floor; so the shock resistance mattered to me.
I haven't done scientific testing; but the photo quality seems no better and no worse; just more megapixels, compared to my W20.
The video is definitely much better.
Overall I love this camera. I have no fear of my toddler using it to take pictures or look at pictures I've taken, or just to hold it to sooth a tantrum. Whatever, the camera can survive.
We go to the beach, the park, the sand box, the pool, the snow storm, the rain, hiking, camping, the bath tub, and the lake.
The camera rides in my purse, in my pocket, or in my stroller.
I've taken roughly 500 pictures and several videos, and I'm very happy with it.

Rating :

Better Than the Reviews

I really struggled with my purchase of this camera because I needed it for a specific purpose. All the reviews for low light imaging were bad. But I needed a camera with the ability to take shots at a specified time interval (a great, rare feature) and to do so in low light.

First, the interval feature is worth the price of the camera. I can have the camera take a shot every minute or 5 minutes or whatever I set and catch 1,000 images. When I have speaking engagements or teach a day class, I can set up the camera in a corner and let it shoot every minute. At the end of the day, I can have 300 or 500 images or more to review. I always get some good ones. And, if you want to do time lapse, you can get really cool stuff with this camera.

But, if I'm giving a lecture, I can't have a flash going off every minute. So I set the ISO at 400 and hope for the best.

Bottom line? Great shots, even in low light. You just have to get the settings, of which there are hundreds possible, right!

Battery life? Look, it's a waterproof camera and it fits in the palm of your hand. Yes, if it took 4 AAs it could last longer. But the battery is great for such a small battery. It really is. If you know about this stuff, I have 15 digital cameras, you'll know this is great camera for the price. Get a spare battery or two and an external charger. Then go make some cool time lapse movies!

Chris Reich

Rating :

Disappointed

The W80 has a lot of nice features and one of the most attractive designs of the waterproof cameras, but I was hugely disappointed by the image quality. Testing it aside the Fuji FinePix ZW33 (a substantially cheaper waterproof point and shoot) and the Olympus Tough 6000, it was the worst. I was surprised because dpreview liked the W80 better, but there is so much noise in the images that it just can't compete.

Rating :

Save a little more and buy a better camera. Not worth it!

This camera takes horrible photos and videos in low light / indoor conditions. Very grainy and blurry. Don't be fooled by the megapixel amount. The image quality is terrible. Even outside in broad daylight you sometimes get big blue streaks or discoloration near the corners on some photos. Save your money and buy something better.

Rating :

Worst Camera Ever!!!!

Wow, this is the worst digital camera I have ever seen. It may work underwater, but the pictures it takes are similar to digital cameras in the Mid 90's. It takes more than high Megapixels to take a good image. This is an absolute piece of junk.

Rating :

More reviews...

1. 10.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 19-inch prints
2. Waterproof performance allows underwater photography up to five feet
3. 5x optical zoom; Intelligent Zoom function extends the zoom range up to approximately 28.5x
4. Widescreen HD movie recording at 30fps
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

The water and dustproof Optio WS80 is a perfect choice for families, travel, and outdoor activities. Featuring a 10 megapixel CCD and a 5X internal optical zoom housed in a slim, palm-sized body that is less than an inch thick, the Optio WS80 has a large 2.7 inch LCD with 230,000 dot resolution for easy composition. Capture images up to five feet underwater or shoot HD video up to 720p at a full-speed 30 frames per second. Available in bold, fun colors, the WS80 features Fast Face Detection, Smile Capture, Shake Reduction, and an Auto Picture for more beautiful images in any setting.

Customer Review :

Not bad for the Price

I've had this camera a couple weeks and I finally got outside to take some pictures. Overall, for the price of the camera it takes OK pictures. If I wanted great quality pictures I would have bought a more expensive waterproof camera. I did however, buy this camera because it is waterproof. I did not buy it for the intent of snorkling but it will be exposed at some point to rapids, snow, and rain. After these entounters and no problems I will gladly raise this review to a five.

Camera is very easy to use. Takes nice pictures although on some pictures it looks a little blury in the background. When the shutter is pressed I experienced no delay even indoors. It was very easy to download pics to computer.

Overall, I would recommend this camera to anyone that wants a nice easy to use waterproof camera and is not to fussy about perfect pictures everytime. Camera is a good value at $169 w/free shipping. I'll update as I use this under different conditions.

Rating :

Picture quality not good enough

This was my third ultra compact from Pentax. I have owned the Optio s4 and the Optio s7 prior to this camera. I really liked all the features this one offered, it has many more great features that the s7 does not, unfortunately the picture quality is just not up to par. There was far too much noise and grain even in good light conditions. The s7 has much better picture quality. Unfortunately the auto focus lag time on the s7 was terrible. This one focused much more quickly. Auto focus lag time is something I can work with, poor picture quality is not. I really wanted this one to work out, but after just a few days of testing, I will be returning this camera, which is really too bad, it should have been great for the upcoming vacation to Mexico.

Rating :

Great Little Camera

Since I just started using the camera, I have not yet utilized it to its fullest capacity, but so far I am very pleased. I like the fact that the camera is water proof so I do not have to worry about using it around water. Also, I like the feature that the zoom lens is encased so the lens does not constantly extend then compact every time you turn it on/off. The 5X optical lens is very sharp and even the digital zoom is quite sharp. Although the manual is thicker than the camera, it comes with a quick guide to let you start taking pictures quickly. I can always read the manual on an as-need basis if necessary.

I have owned a Pentax camera before (Optio S sub-compact)and really liked it also. However, this camera is much easier to use and produces very sharp photos. For a little over $200, very well worth the price!

JC

Rating :

No viewfinder!!!!!!!

I have only one complaint about this camera, but for me it's a big one. There is no viewfinder. I absolutely hate that. I use these type of cameras for fishing mostly. Most of the time I have to use one hand to hold the camera and press the shutter. It is just not steady when you are holding it with one hand away from your face. When you press the button, the camera moves and you get a different shot than you were expecting. I would never buy a camera with no viewfinder again. I miss my Optio 43WR!



Rating :

Great little camera, but needs to be "Waterproof"

I ordered this camera to use during water activties on a caribbean cruise. I used it the weekend before on dry land and thought it did a great job - especially shooting "Wide screen" video.

We left for our cruise and took the Pentax on our first beach day. Used it snorkeling (note I stay on the surface and never dive down so the camera would never be more than 3 feet submerged) and took fabulous underwater photos and video. I was very pleased.

When we returned to our cabin, some hours after leaving the water, I took out the battery and put it in the charger and also downloaded the photos & video into my computer. Next morning, however, I took the battery out of the charger and noticed the contacts were all corroded. Looked inside the camera and the same thing.

I managed to get it working and it took photos one more day. Drained the battery during another water-filled day. I could never get the battery to charge again. Sadly, I had no waterproof camera to use during the two remaining water fun days.

Returned the camera to Amazon and will be shopping for something similar but more "Waterproof!"

Rating :

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1. 12.1 megapixel CCD
2. 720p high-definition video at 30 fps
3. Wide-angle 5x optical zoom (28¿140mm equivalent)
4. 2.7" LCD 16:9 display
5. Waterproof up to 20 ft

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PENTAX 16411 12.1 Megapixel Optio W90 Digital Camera (Black)

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