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Pentax W80 vs Sony S2000

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Pentax W80 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Pentax W80
(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
  • Announced June 2009
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Pentax W80 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Pentax W80 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the W80 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W80 was brought out 6 months before the S2000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the W80 scores vs the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Sony S2000

 W80 S2000 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Pentax W80

 S2000 W80 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Pentax W80 and Sony S2000

 W80 S2000 
LaunchedJune 2009January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Pentax W80 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax W80 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the W80 against the S2000.

Pentax W80 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W80 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Pentax W80 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W80 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the W80 and S2000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax W80 to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively.

Pentax W80 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Pentax W80 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W80 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax W80
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W80 Sports photography info
Sony S2000 Sports photography info
24
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
36
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
screen is a good size (3")
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W80 Vlogging factors
Sony S2000 Vlogging factors
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Pentax W80 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W80 and Sony S2000
 Pentax Optio W80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio W80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-06-25 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $225