Pentax W80 vs Sony W290

Lets look a little more closely at the Pentax W80 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the W80 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W80 was announced 5 months later than the W290 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the W80 scores against the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are available at Pentax W80 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax W80 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Pentax W80 versus Sony W290 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the W80 versus the W290.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the W80 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the W80 and W290.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you should always take the production date of the products into consideration.