Nikon S6500 vs Pentax W80

Following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S6500 vs Pentax W80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was unveiled 3 years after the W80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S6500 grades versus the W80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Pentax Optio W80. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6500 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S6500 vs Pentax W80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S6500 vs the W80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and W80 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6500 and W80.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S6500 to provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer S6500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.