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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax P80

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
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
  • Announced August 2009
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was released 6 months before the P80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the P80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Pentax P80

 EX-FC100 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Casio EX-FC100

 P80 EX-FC100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax P80

 EX-FC100 P80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 provides external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax P80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC100 and the P80.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and P80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and P80.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax P80 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography factors
Pentax P80 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography advice
Pentax P80 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Pentax P80
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography details
Pentax P80 Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
62
lighter than competition (125g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography information
Pentax P80 Landscape photography information
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
32
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P80 as a Vlogging camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax P80
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Pentax Optio P80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS 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 9MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 model NP-40 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $200