Pentax P80 vs Sony RX100 VII

Let's examine more in depth at the Pentax P80 versus Sony RX100 VII, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the P80 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The P80 was revealed 11 years before the RX100 VII which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P80 matches up against the RX100 VII in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax P80 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax P80 comes with 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) and the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax P80 versus Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the P80 compared to the RX100 VII.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and RX100 VII is 95 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and RX100 VII.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P80 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VII will provide greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P80 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.