Pentax K-500 vs Pentax WS80

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax K-500 vs Pentax WS80, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-500 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the K-500 (APS-C) and WS80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-500 was introduced 4 years after the WS80 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the K-500 grades vs the WS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-500 & Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-500 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-500 features outside measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the K-500 compared to the WS80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K-500 and WS80 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-500 and WS80.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-500 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-500 will offer you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger K-500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.