Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WS80

The following is a thorough review of the Nikon AW120 and Pentax WS80, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was released 4 years after the WS80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the AW120 grades vs the WS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are available at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW120 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Nikon AW120 and Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the AW120 compared to the WS80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and WS80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and WS80.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon AW120 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent AW120 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.