Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax P80
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Pentax Optio P80. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Pentax P80
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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Casio EX-FC100
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Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax P80
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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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 |