Pentax P80 vs Sony RX1R II

Following is a complete review of the Pentax P80 versus Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the P80 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The P80 was revealed 7 years prior to the RX1R II which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the P80 matches up against the RX1R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio P80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax P80 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax P80 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the P80 versus the RX1R II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and RX1R II is 95 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P80 and RX1R II.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P80 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will offer more detail because of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.