Pentax P80 vs Sony A300

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax P80 and Sony A300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is relatively similar but the P80 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The P80 was revealed 19 months after the A300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the P80 grades versus the A300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio P80 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax P80 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax P80 features exterior 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 Sony A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Look at the Pentax P80 and Sony A300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the P80 against the A300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P80 and A300 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and A300.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P80 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Pentax P80 will offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern P80 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.