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Pentax P80 vs Sony WX10

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
23 Overall
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Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
38 Overall
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Pentax P80 vs Sony WX10 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 WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Pentax P80 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax P80 vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P80 was announced 17 months prior to the WX10 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the P80 grades vs the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Sony WX10

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Pentax P80

		

		

			
 WX10 P80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 17 months
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax P80 and Sony WX10

		

		

			
 P80 WX10 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax P80 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax P80 has outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Pentax P80 vs Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the P80 versus the WX10.
Pentax P80 vs Sony WX10 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Pentax P80 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax P80 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and WX10.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX10 to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older P80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Pentax P80 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax P80 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax P80 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax P80 Portrait photography features
Sony WX10 Portrait photography features
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 manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
39
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Pentax P80
Street photography with Sony WX10
55
 lighter than competition (125g)
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Pentax P80
Sports photography with Sony WX10
17
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
 max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Pentax P80 Travel photography features
Sony WX10 Travel photography features
62
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax P80 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX10 Landscape photography advice
32
 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
50
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax P80 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX10 Vlogging highlights
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone jack
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone socket
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Pentax P80 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Sony WX10
 Pentax Optio P80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio P80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-110mm (3.9x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.60 m 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 161 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $200