Canon S90 vs Pentax P80

Here, we are looking at the Canon S90 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very close but the S90 (1/1.7") and P80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The S90 was revealed 9 months later than the P80 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S90 grades against the P80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S90 & Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S90 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S90 and the P80.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S90 and P80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S90 and P80.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S90 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax P80 will render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger S90 provides an advantage in sensor technology.