Pentax WS80 vs Sony S950

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax WS80 and Sony S950, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WS80 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WS80 was unveiled 6 months after the S950 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WS80 matches up vs the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WS80 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WS80 has outside dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WS80 and Sony S950 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WS80 and the S950.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WS80 and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WS80 and S950.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files although you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account.