Pentax K-r vs Pentax W80

Following is a detailed comparison of the Pentax K-r versus Pentax W80, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Pentax. The resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the K-r (APS-C) and W80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The K-r was unveiled 21 months after the W80 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the K-r matches up versus the W80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-r and Pentax Optio W80. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-r Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-r comes with outside dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-r versus Pentax W80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the K-r vs the W80.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the K-r and W80 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-r and W80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The K-r offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more modern K-r provides a benefit in sensor innovation.