Nikon S33 vs Pentax W80

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S33 and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly similar but the S33 (1/3.1") and W80 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The S33 was brought out 5 years after the W80 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S33 matches up versus the W80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Pentax Optio W80. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S33 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S33 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Nikon S33 and Pentax W80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S33 compared to the W80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S33 and W80 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S33 and W80.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S33 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Nikon S33 will offer extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer S33 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.