Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q7

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q7, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the WS80 (10MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the WS80 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

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The WS80 was announced 5 years earlier than the Q7 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WS80 matches up vs the Q7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WS80 & Pentax Q7. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WS80 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WS80 enjoys physical measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WS80 vs Pentax Q7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WS80 versus the Q7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WS80 and Q7 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WS80 and Q7.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WS80 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax Q7 will show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged WS80 will be behind in sensor tech.