Canon G15 vs Pentax P80

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon G15 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is pretty similar but the G15 (1/1.7") and P80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The G15 was announced 3 years later than the P80 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G15 scores against the P80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 & Pentax Optio P80. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 features exterior dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G15 versus the P80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and P80 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and P80.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The G15 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more recent G15 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.