Nikon P300 vs Pentax WS80

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon P300 vs Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P300 was announced 23 months after the WS80 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P300 grades versus the WS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P300 has got physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the P300 compared to the WS80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and WS80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and WS80.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon P300 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger P300 will have an edge in sensor innovation.