Nikon P330 vs Pentax W80

Lets look closer at the Nikon P330 and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively close but the P330 (1/1.7") and W80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The P330 was manufactured 3 years later than the W80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the P330 grades vs the W80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Pentax Optio W80. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P330 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P330 and Pentax W80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the P330 versus the W80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and W80 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P330 and W80.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The P330 includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The younger P330 provides a benefit in sensor technology.