Pentax X70 vs Sony WX80

Following is a complete comparison of the Pentax X70 versus Sony WX80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was launched 4 years prior to the WX80 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the X70 grades versus the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Pentax X70 versus Sony WX80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the X70 against the WX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and WX80 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and WX80.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony WX80 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.