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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax P80

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Launched November 2013
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
  • Launched August 2009
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax P80 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Pentax P80

 EX-10 P80 
LaunchedNovember 2013August 2009More modern by 53 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Casio EX-10

 P80 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Pentax P80

 EX-10 P80 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

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).

Look at the Casio EX-10 versus Pentax P80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

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

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography factors
Pentax P80 Portrait photography factors
42
focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
67
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (384 grams)
55
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
great battery power (455 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography factors
Pentax P80 Travel photography factors
65
great battery power (455 CIPA)
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors (384 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography advice
Pentax P80 Landscape photography advice
58
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (455 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
32
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P80 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors (384 grams)
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Pentax P80
 Casio Exilim EX-10Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Pentax Optio P80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-14 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 250 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.90 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 455 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-130A D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $456 $200