Pentax W80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax W80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the W80 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W80 was revealed 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the W80 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio W80 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The full galleries are available at Pentax W80 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax W80 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax W80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the W80 and the Galaxy Camera.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W80 and Galaxy Camera is 94 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W80 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older W80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.