Pentax W80 vs Samsung WB750

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax W80 and Samsung WB750, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the W80 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W80 was revealed 3 years before the WB750 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the W80 matches up against the WB750 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W80 & Samsung WB750. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax W80 Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W80 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Pentax W80 and Samsung WB750 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the W80 compared to the WB750.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the W80 and WB750 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W80 and WB750.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB750 to resolve more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older W80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.