Pentax WS80 vs Sony HX20V

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax WS80 and Sony HX20V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WS80 was brought out 3 years before the HX20V which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WS80 scores vs the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WS80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WS80 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WS80 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WS80 and Sony HX20V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WS80 vs the HX20V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WS80 and HX20V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WS80 and HX20V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to deliver extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged WS80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.