Pentax W80 vs Sony H20
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Pentax W80 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed June 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Launched May 2009

Pentax W80 vs Sony H20 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Pentax W80 and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the W80 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The W80 was released 2 months after the H20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the W80 scores versus the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax W80 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio W80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax W80 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Sony H20
W80 | H20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Pentax W80
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Pentax W80 and Sony H20
W80 | H20 | |||
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Launched | June 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Pentax W80 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax W80 features external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Pentax W80 and Sony H20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the W80 and the H20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W80 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Pentax W80 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the W80 and H20.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax W80 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

Pentax W80 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax W80 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Pentax Optio W80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Optio W80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-06-25 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156g (0.34 lb) | 250g (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | D-LI78 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $250 | $249 |