Pentax P80 vs Sony RX1

Here, we will be contrasting the Pentax P80 vs Sony RX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the P80 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The P80 was revealed 4 years prior to the RX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the P80 grades vs the RX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are provided at Pentax P80 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax P80 features outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check the Pentax P80 vs Sony RX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the P80 versus the RX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and RX1 is 95 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and RX1.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P80 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1 will produce greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P80 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.