Pentax P80 vs Sony WX300

Let's look more closely at the Pentax P80 and Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P80 was launched 4 years prior to the WX300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the P80 grades versus the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio P80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax P80 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax P80 features outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the P80 compared to the WX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and WX300.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older P80 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.