Canon N100 vs Pentax P80

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon N100 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively close but the N100 (1/1.7") and P80 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The N100 was introduced 4 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the N100 matches up against the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 and Pentax Optio P80. The whole galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 has outside measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Canon N100 and Pentax P80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the N100 against the P80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and P80 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and P80.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The N100 provides the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The newer N100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.