Pentax WS80 vs Sony H70

Here is a thorough assessment of the Pentax WS80 vs Sony H70, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and H70 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The WS80 was manufactured 17 months prior to the H70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WS80 scores vs the H70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WS80 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax WS80 features outer measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WS80 vs Sony H70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the WS80 against the H70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WS80 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WS80 and H70.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony H70 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older WS80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.