Nikon P7800 vs Pentax W80

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon P7800 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively similar but the P7800 (1/1.7") and W80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7800 was unveiled 4 years after the W80 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P7800 matches up vs the W80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Pentax Optio W80. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 comes with external dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the P7800 vs the W80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and W80 is 82 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and W80.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The P7800 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The younger P7800 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.