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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax P80

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Released September 2010
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
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was introduced 14 months later than the P80 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the P80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Pentax P80

 EX-ZR10 P80 
LaunchedSeptember 2010August 2009Fresher by 14 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 P80 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax P80

 EX-ZR10 P80 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 features outer measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the P80.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and P80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and P80.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-ZR10 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography info
Pentax P80 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography info
Pentax P80 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax P80 Travel photography highlights
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography details
Pentax P80 Landscape photography details
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
32
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging info
Pentax P80 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax P80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Pentax Optio P80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-20 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" 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-110 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $190 $200