Pentax S1 vs Sony WX80

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Pentax S1 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1 was announced 22 months earlier than the WX80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S1 grades against the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax S1 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax S1 comes with exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S1 versus the WX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and WX80.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX80 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older S1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.