Canon G9 X II vs Pentax W80

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon G9 X II versus Pentax W80, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and W80 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and W80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 7 years after the W80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G9 X II matches up against the W80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Pentax Optio W80. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II has physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon G9 X II versus Pentax W80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the G9 X II vs the W80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and W80 is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and W80.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X II will offer you more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher G9 X II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.