Pentax WS80 vs Sony S980

Here is a detailed assessment of the Pentax WS80 versus Sony S980, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WS80 (10MP) and the S980 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WS80 was revealed 6 months later than the S980 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WS80 grades versus the S980 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The full galleries are available at Pentax WS80 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WS80 provides outer 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) and the Sony S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WS80 versus Sony S980 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WS80 and the S980.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WS80 and S980 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WS80 and S980.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony S980 to give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.