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Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax P80

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX730 HS
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax P80 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX720 HS versus Pentax P80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was revealed 6 years after the P80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX720 HS grades against the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Pentax P80

 SX720 HS P80 
IntroducedFebruary 2016August 2009Newer by 80 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Canon SX720 HS

 P80 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Pentax P80

 SX720 HS P80 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS versus the P80.

Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and P80 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and P80.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to provide extra detail because of its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography information
Pentax P80 Portrait photography information
47
manual focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography highlights
Pentax P80 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography info
Pentax P80 Sports photography info
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography factors
Pentax P80 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition in class (270g)
good MP (20.3MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography info
Pentax P80 Landscape photography info
50
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging factors
Pentax P80 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Pentax P80
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSPentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Pentax Optio P80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-18 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270g (0.60 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $379 $200