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Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax P80

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax P80 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was revealed 3 years after the P80 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A3500 IS matches up vs the P80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Pentax P80

 A3500 IS P80 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Canon A3500 IS

 P80 A3500 IS 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Pentax P80

 A3500 IS P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3500 IS vs the P80.

Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and P80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and P80.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A3500 IS to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger A3500 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography info
Pentax P80 Portrait photography info
35
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3500 IS
Street photography with Pentax P80
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Pentax P80
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography advice
Pentax P80 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (135g)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging features
Pentax P80 Vlogging features
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quite wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Pentax P80
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISPentax Optio P80
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Pentax Optio P80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $115 $200