Pentax K-30 vs Pentax W80

In this write-up, we are comparing the Pentax K-30 versus Pentax W80, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-30 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) and the K-30 (APS-C) and W80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-30 was unveiled 3 years after the W80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the K-30 grades against the W80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-30 & Pentax Optio W80. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-30 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-30 enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-30 versus Pentax W80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-30 and the W80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-30 and W80 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-30 and W80.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-30 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-30 will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern K-30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.