Pentax W60 vs Pentax WS80

Below is a complete overview of the Pentax W60 vs Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Pentax. The resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W60 was revealed very close to the WS80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the W60 grades versus the WS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio W60 and Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are available at Pentax W60 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax W60 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Pentax W60 vs Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the W60 versus the WS80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W60 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the W60 and WS80.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images although you really should take the release date of the cameras into account.