Panasonic S3 vs Pentax W80

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic S3 versus Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3 was brought out 19 months later than the W80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S3 grades versus the W80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 & Pentax Optio W80. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S3 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S3 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S3 versus Pentax W80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S3 vs the W80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and W80 is 96 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3 and W80.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic S3 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S3 will have an advantage in sensor technology.