Pentax K-1 vs Sony WX80

Here is a in depth review of the Pentax K-1 versus Sony WX80, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and WX80 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 was unveiled 3 years later than the WX80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the K-1 scores against the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 has got outer measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-1 versus Sony WX80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the K-1 vs the WX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and WX80 is 55 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 and WX80.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will render greater detail having an extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern K-1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.