Nikon L610 vs Pentax WS80

Let's look much closer at the Nikon L610 vs Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L610 was brought out 3 years after the WS80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the L610 scores versus the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L610 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L610 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the L610 vs the WS80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and WS80 is 90 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and WS80.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon L610 to deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern L610 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.