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Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax P80

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Canon N Facebook ready
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2013
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 N Facebook ready vs Pentax P80 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon N Facebook ready and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was unveiled 4 years later than the P80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the N Facebook ready grades versus the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Pentax P80

 N Facebook ready P80 
LaunchedAugust 2013August 2009More recent by 50 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Canon N Facebook ready

 P80 N Facebook ready 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Pentax P80

 N Facebook ready P80 

Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon N Facebook ready has outer measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the N Facebook ready vs the P80.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the N Facebook ready and P80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the N Facebook ready and P80.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent N Facebook ready is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Portrait photography advice
Pentax P80 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Street photography highlights
Pentax P80 Street photography highlights
65
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than competition (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
lighter than competition (125 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Landscape photography highlights
Pentax P80 Landscape photography highlights
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
32
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Vlogging details
Pentax P80 Vlogging details
72
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
missing mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N Facebook ready and Pentax P80
 Canon PowerShot N Facebook readyPentax Optio P80
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready Pentax Optio P80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-22 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 195 gr (0.43 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $200