Canon G16 vs Pentax W80

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon G16 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very close but the G16 (1/1.7") and W80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was brought out 4 years later than the W80 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G16 matches up versus the W80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 & Pentax Optio W80. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 has external measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G16 vs the W80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and W80 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and W80.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The G16 includes the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The more modern G16 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.