Pentax K-3 vs Pentax W80

Here is a in-depth review of the Pentax K-3 and Pentax W80, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and W80 (12MP) and the K-3 (APS-C) and W80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-3 was brought out 4 years later than the W80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the K-3 matches up against the W80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 and Pentax Optio W80. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-3 has got physical measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-3 and Pentax W80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the K-3 vs the W80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 and W80 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-3 and W80.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-3 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-3 will offer extra detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger K-3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.