Nikon S6000 vs Pentax WS80

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S6000 and Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S6000 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was released 7 months later than the WS80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S6000 matches up versus the WS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S6000 and Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S6000 vs the WS80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and WS80.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S6000 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger S6000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.