Pentax P80 vs Sony W380
95 Imaging
35 Features
23 Overall
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96 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Pentax P80 vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010

Pentax P80 vs Sony W380 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Pentax P80 vs Sony W380, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The P80 was brought out 5 months earlier than the W380 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the P80 matches up vs the W380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax P80 vs Sony W380 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are available at Pentax P80 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Sony W380
P80 | W380 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Pentax P80
W380 | P80 |
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Common features in the Pentax P80 and Sony W380
P80 | W380 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Pentax P80 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax P80 offers physical 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 W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Pentax P80 vs Sony W380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the P80 vs the W380.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P80 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P80 and W380.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W380 to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively.

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Pentax P80 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Pentax Optio P80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Optio P80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-08-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime | Bionz |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $200 | $44 |