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Pentax P80 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Pentax P80 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Pentax P80 vs Sony W220 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Pentax P80 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P80 was launched 7 months later than the W220 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the P80 matches up against the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Sony W220

 P80 W220 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Pentax P80

 W220 P80 

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Sony W220

 P80 W220 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Pentax P80 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax P80 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Pentax P80 vs Sony W220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the P80 and the W220.

Pentax P80 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P80 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Pentax P80 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and W220.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger P80 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax P80 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax P80
Portrait photography with Sony W220
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax P80 Street photography factors
Sony W220 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 Sports photography advice
Sony W220 Sports photography advice
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P80 Travel photography highlights
Sony W220 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax P80
Vlogging with Sony W220
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Pentax P80 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Sony W220
 Pentax Optio P80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio P80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-110mm (3.9x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI68 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $160