Pentax W80 vs Sony G3

Lets look closer at the Pentax W80 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the W80 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W80 was announced 6 months later than the G3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the W80 scores against the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax W80 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W80 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Pentax W80 and Sony G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the W80 vs the G3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W80 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W80 and G3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax W80 to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.