Pentax P80 vs Sony H200

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax P80 vs Sony H200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P80 was unveiled 4 years prior to the H200 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P80 scores versus the H200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax P80 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Pentax P80 features outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax P80 vs Sony H200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the P80 versus the H200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and H200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and H200.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony H200 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged P80 will be behind in sensor tech.