Pentax P80 vs Sony HX400V

Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax P80 vs Sony HX400V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P80 was announced 5 years earlier than the HX400V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the P80 grades vs the HX400V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio P80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax P80 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax P80 has physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Pentax P80 vs Sony HX400V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the P80 versus the HX400V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and HX400V is 95 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P80 and HX400V.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to offer greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.