Pentax WS80 vs Sony W560

Below is a detailed comparison of the Pentax WS80 vs Sony W560, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and W560 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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

The WS80 was announced 17 months earlier than the W560 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WS80 scores versus the W560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WS80 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WS80 features external 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 W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Pentax WS80 vs Sony W560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WS80 vs the W560.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WS80 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WS80 and W560.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W560 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older WS80 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.