Pentax W80 vs Sony WX150

Here, we are reviewing the Pentax W80 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the W80 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W80 was released 3 years prior to the WX150 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the W80 scores vs the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio W80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are available at Pentax W80 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Pentax W80 provides exterior dimensions 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 WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Pentax W80 vs Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the W80 vs the WX150.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W80 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W80 and WX150.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to render more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged W80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.