Pentax W80 vs Sony S980

Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax W80 versus Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the W80 (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W80 was revealed 5 months after the S980 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the W80 scores against the S980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio W80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The full galleries are available at Pentax W80 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax W80 features outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the W80 vs the S980.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W80 and S980 is 94 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W80 and S980.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of images although you should always take the age of the products into consideration.