Pentax P80 vs Sony WX500
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Pentax P80 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed April 2015
- Older Model is Sony WX350
Pentax P80 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax P80 and Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe P80 was brought out 6 years before the WX500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P80 grades against the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax P80 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio P80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax P80 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Sony WX500
P80 | WX500 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Pentax P80
WX500 | P80 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | August 2009 | Fresher by 69 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax P80 and Sony WX500
P80 | WX500 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Pentax P80 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax P80 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax P80 and Sony WX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the P80 vs the WX500.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Pentax P80 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and WX500.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to offer greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older P80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax P80 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Pentax Optio P80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Optio P80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-08-05 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 236 gr (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 life | - | 360 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $200 | $348 |