Pentax W80 vs Sony HX5
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Pentax W80 vs Sony HX5 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 - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
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Its time to look more closely at the Pentax W80 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the W80 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is very close but the W80 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe W80 was manufactured 11 months prior to the HX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the W80 matches up versus the HX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Sony HX5
| W80 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Pentax W80
| HX5 | W80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | June 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Pentax W80 and Sony HX5
| W80 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Pentax W80 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W80 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax W80 vs Sony HX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the W80 vs the HX5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W80 and HX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Pentax W80 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W80 and HX5.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The W80 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax W80 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older W80 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Pentax W80 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Pentax Optio W80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio W80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-06-25 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 156 gr (0.34 lb) | 200 gr (0.44 lb) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | D-LI78 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $250 | $275 |