Pentax W80 vs Sony WX5

Lets look much closer at the Pentax W80 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the W80 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W80 was released 12 months before the WX5 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the W80 scores vs the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are available at Pentax W80 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax W80 has physical 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 WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the W80 and the WX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the W80 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the W80 and WX5.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged W80 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.