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Pentax P80 vs Sony W380

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Pentax P80 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Pentax P80
(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
Sony W380
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Sony W380

 P80 W380 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Pentax P80

 W380 P80 

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Sony W380

 P80 W380 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax P80 vs Sony W380 size comparison

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

Pentax P80 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax P80 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax P80
Street photography with Sony W380
55
lighter than competition (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 Sports photography info
Sony W380 Sports photography info
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P80 Landscape photography features
Sony W380 Landscape photography features
32
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax P80
Vlogging with Sony W380
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Pentax P80 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Sony W380
 Pentax Optio P80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
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