Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-1

The following is a complete overview of the Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Pentax. The image resolution of the W80 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W80 was brought out 19 months earlier than the WG-1 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the W80 matches up vs the WG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W80 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax W80 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax W80 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the W80 versus the WG-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W80 and WG-1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W80 and WG-1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-1 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged W80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.