Pentax W80 vs Sony TX10

The following is a extensive overview of the Pentax W80 and Sony TX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the W80 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W80 was revealed 3 years before the TX10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the W80 matches up vs the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax W80 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax W80 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Pentax W80 and Sony TX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the W80 and the TX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W80 and TX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the W80 and TX10.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony TX10 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged W80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.