Canon S95 vs Pentax P80

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon S95 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very comparable but the S95 (1/1.7") and P80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The S95 was released 16 months later than the P80 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S95 grades against the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S95 & Pentax Optio P80. The complete galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S95 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S95 vs the P80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and P80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S95 and P80.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S95 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax P80 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger S95 provides an advantage in sensor tech.