Pentax P80 vs Sony W650

Following is a extensive analysis of the Pentax P80 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P80 was revealed 3 years earlier than the W650 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P80 scores against the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax P80 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax P80 provides outside 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) whilst the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Pentax P80 and Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the P80 against the W650.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P80 and W650.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W650 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.