Canon N vs Pentax W80

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon N and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N was announced 3 years after the W80 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the N matches up versus the W80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N & Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon N offers outer dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the N vs the W80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the N and W80 is 93 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and W80.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The younger N is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.