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Pentax P80 vs Sony WX1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Pentax P80 vs Sony WX1 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 WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Pentax P80 vs Sony WX1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax P80 vs Sony WX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the P80 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The P80 was manufactured within a month of the WX1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the P80 grades versus the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Sony WX1

 P80 WX1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Pentax P80

 WX1 P80 

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Sony WX1

 P80 WX1 
RevealedAugust 2009August 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Pentax P80 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Pentax P80 features outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax P80 vs Sony WX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the P80 compared to the WX1.

Pentax P80 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax P80 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and WX1.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P80 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax P80 will produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Pentax P80 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P80 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX1 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competition in class (125g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
56
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P80 Landscape photography details
Sony WX1 Landscape photography details
32
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P80 Vlogging details
Sony WX1 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Pentax P80 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Sony WX1
 Pentax Optio P80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio P80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-05 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-110mm (3.9x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
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 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $149