Pentax W80 vs Sony H300

On this page, we are evaluating the Pentax W80 vs Sony H300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the W80 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W80 was brought out 5 years earlier than the H300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the W80 grades versus the H300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are available at Pentax W80 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax W80 has outer 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) whilst the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax W80 vs Sony H300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the W80 and the H300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the W80 and H300 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W80 and H300.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H300 to result in greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged W80 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.