Pentax P80 vs Sony A700

The following is a complete comparison of the Pentax P80 versus Sony A700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the P80 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The P80 was unveiled 20 months after the A700 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the P80 matches up versus the A700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio P80 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax P80 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax P80 has physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P80 versus the A700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P80 and A700 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and A700.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The P80 offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more difficult. The younger P80 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.