Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax P80
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Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Announced May 2012
- Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
(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
- Released August 2009

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax P80 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX150 IS versus Pentax P80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was manufactured 2 years after the P80 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX150 IS scores vs the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax P80 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Pentax Optio P80. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Pentax P80
SX150 IS | P80 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 34 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Canon SX150 IS
P80 | SX150 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Pentax P80
SX150 IS | P80 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS offers outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 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).
Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS versus Pentax P80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS against the P80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and P80 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and P80.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX150 IS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent SX150 IS should have an edge in sensor technology.

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Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Pentax Optio P80 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-05-14 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 306 gr (0.67 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 130 photographs | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $249 | $200 |