Pentax K-7 vs Sony HX80

Lets look much closer at the Pentax K-7 versus Sony HX80, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-7 (15MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the K-7 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-7 was brought out 7 years prior to the HX80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the K-7 matches up against the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-7 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-7 provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-7 versus Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the K-7 and the HX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-7 and HX80 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-7 and HX80.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-7 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX80 will give more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged K-7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.