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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax P80

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched August 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax P80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax P80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was unveiled 18 months after the P80 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-H30 matches up against the P80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Pentax P80

 EX-H30 P80 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Casio EX-H30

 P80 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax P80

 EX-H30 P80 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 offers external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-H30 vs the P80.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and P80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and P80.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-H30 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-H30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Pentax P80
38
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Pentax P80 Sports photography advice
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
Pentax P80 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others in class (201g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Pentax P80 Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
32
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging information
Pentax P80 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Pentax P80
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Pentax Optio P80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-130 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $709 $200