Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax WS80

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax WS80, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the LX10 (1") and WS80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The LX10 was unveiled 7 years after the WS80 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the LX10 matches up against the WS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 & Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX10 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX10 has got outside measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax WS80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the LX10 against the WS80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LX10 and WS80 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LX10 and WS80.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX10 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic LX10 will offer you extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher LX10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.