Casio EX-100 vs Pentax P80
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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Launched February 2014
(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
- Revealed August 2009

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax P80 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-100 versus Pentax P80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and P80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-100 was announced 4 years after the P80 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-100 grades versus the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Pentax Optio P80. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Pentax P80
EX-100 | P80 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 55 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Casio EX-100
P80 | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Pentax P80
EX-100 | P80 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-100 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 has got external dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-100 versus Pentax P80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-100 versus the P80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and P80 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and P80.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-100 uses the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The newer EX-100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Pentax Optio P80 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-02-06 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Super Clear LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/20000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.10 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 389g (0.86 lb) | 125g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 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 | 390 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $572 | $200 |