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Pentax P80 vs Sony WX500

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Pentax P80 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Launched August 2009
Sony WX500
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Sony WX500

 P80 WX500 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Pentax P80

 WX500 P80 
RevealedApril 2015August 2009Fresher by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Sony WX500

 P80 WX500 
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).

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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.

Pentax P80 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax P80 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX500 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax P80 Street photography factors
Sony WX500 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (236 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax P80
Sports photography with Sony WX500
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P80 Travel photography advice
Sony WX500 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than average (125 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
better than average battery life (360 shots)
lighter than competition (236g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax P80
Landscape photography with Sony WX500
32
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
49
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax P80
Vlogging with Sony WX500
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than average (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
35
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (236g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Pentax P80 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Sony WX500
 Pentax Optio P80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
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