Pentax K-30 vs Sony HX80

Below is a extended overview of the Pentax K-30 vs Sony HX80, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty close but the K-30 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-30 was launched 4 years before the HX80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the K-30 scores versus the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-30 has got physical dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-30 vs Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-30 against the HX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-30 and HX80 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-30 and HX80.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-30 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX80 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older K-30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.