Pentax P80 vs Pentax W90

Its time to look more in depth at the Pentax P80 versus Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Pentax. The image resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P80 was launched 6 months prior to the W90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P80 scores versus the W90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio P80 & Pentax Optio W90. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax P80 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax P80 provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the P80 versus the W90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P80 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and W90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to consider the age of the cameras into account.