Pentax WS80 vs Sony W710

The following is a thorough assessment of the Pentax WS80 vs Sony W710, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and W710 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WS80 was released 4 years earlier than the W710 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WS80 scores versus the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WS80 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax WS80 has exterior 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 W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WS80 and the W710.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WS80 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WS80 and W710.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W710 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WS80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.