Clicky

Canon D20 vs Pentax W80

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon D20 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released June 2009
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Canon D20 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon D20 vs Pentax W80, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The D20 was announced 4 years later than the W80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the D20 scores against the W80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

				

Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Pentax W80

 D20 W80 
ReleasedJune 2013June 2009More recent by 49 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Canon D20

 W80 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Pentax W80

 D20 W80 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon D20 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon D20 has exterior dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D20 vs Pentax W80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the D20 and the W80.

Canon D20 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and W80 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and W80.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer D20 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon D20 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W80 Portrait photography highlights
33
focusing manually
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography details
Pentax W80 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography factors
Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography advice
Pentax W80 Travel photography advice
60
weather sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
64
weather proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W80 Landscape photography factors
44
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging information
Pentax W80 Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
Photography Glossary

Canon D20 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Pentax W80
 Canon PowerShot D20Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Pentax Optio W80
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-18 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-6L D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $250