Pentax K-5 vs Pentax W80

Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax K-5 and Pentax W80, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the K-5 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) and the K-5 (APS-C) and W80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The K-5 was introduced 19 months later than the W80 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the K-5 scores versus the W80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 & Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-5 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 comes with physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-5 and Pentax W80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the K-5 and the W80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 and W80 is 60 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 and W80.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-5 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-5 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern K-5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.