Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax P80 vs Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Pentax. The resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P80 was launched 18 months prior to the WG-1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P80 grades against the WG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio P80 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are available at Pentax P80 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax P80 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the P80 vs the WG-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P80 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and WG-1.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.