Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WS80

Here is a thorough comparison of the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax WS80, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and WS80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 II was revealed 8 years later than the WS80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the K-1 II scores against the WS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 II features external measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the K-1 II compared to the WS80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 II and WS80 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 II and WS80.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will produce greater detail because of its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher K-1 II is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.