Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX80

Lets look more closely at the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was manufactured 20 months before the HX80 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the XG-1 grades against the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax XG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 has got exterior dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the XG-1 against the HX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and HX80 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and HX80.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX80 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older XG-1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.