Canon S95 vs Pentax W80

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon S95 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty similar but the S95 (1/1.7") and W80 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The S95 was unveiled 18 months later than the W80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S95 scores versus the W80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 and Pentax Optio W80. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S95 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S95 and the W80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and W80 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and W80.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S95 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax W80 will offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger S95 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.