Pentax W80 vs Samsung SL30

Lets look much closer at the Pentax W80 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the W80 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W80 was introduced 5 months after the SL30 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the W80 scores versus the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W80 & Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax W80 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax W80 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Pentax W80 and Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the W80 compared to the SL30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W80 and SL30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W80 and SL30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax W80 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.