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Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax P80

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(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
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
  • Released August 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Pentax P80

 SX150 IS P80 
ReleasedMay 2012August 2009More modern by 34 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Canon SX150 IS

 P80 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Pentax P80

 SX150 IS P80 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax P80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Pentax P80
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (130 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography advice
Pentax P80 Travel photography advice
64
lighter than competition (306 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (130 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
62
lighter than competition in class (125g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography information
Pentax P80 Landscape photography information
46
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (130 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
32
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Pentax P80
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (306 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Pentax P80
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPentax Optio P80
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