Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX80

Following is a in depth assessment of the Pentax WG-2 and Sony WX80, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was released 11 months earlier than the WX80 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-2 scores vs the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WG-2 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-2 offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-2 and Sony WX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WG-2 compared to the WX80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 and WX80.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos though you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged WG-2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.