Pentax P70 vs Pentax WS80

Here, we will be contrasting the Pentax P70 versus Pentax WS80, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Pentax. The resolution of the P70 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P70 was brought out 5 months before the WS80 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P70 matches up vs the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P70 & Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax P70 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax P70 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the P70 versus the WS80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P70 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P70 and WS80.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax P70 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.