Casio EX-10 vs Pentax P80

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-10 versus Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and P80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was released 4 years after the P80 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-10 scores against the P80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Pentax Optio P80. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-10 and the P80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and P80 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and P80.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor sizes. The EX-10 offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger EX-10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.