Pentax WS80 vs Sony H300

Here, we will be matching up the Pentax WS80 and Sony H300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WS80 was brought out 5 years prior to the H300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WS80 scores versus the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WS80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WS80 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax WS80 offers external measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WS80 versus the H300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WS80 and H300 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WS80 and H300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony H300 to produce greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older WS80 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.