Pentax W80 vs Sony a5000

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax W80 versus Sony a5000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the W80 (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the W80 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The W80 was released 5 years earlier than the a5000 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the W80 scores against the a5000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio W80 & Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are available at Pentax W80 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax W80 features outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the W80 compared to the a5000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W80 and a5000 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W80 and a5000.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The W80 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony a5000 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older W80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.