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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax P80

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced August 2013
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
  • Released August 2009
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax P80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Pentax P80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was introduced 4 years after the P80 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR800 matches up vs the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Pentax P80

 EX-ZR800 P80 
ReleasedAugust 2013August 2009Newer by 49 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 P80 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax P80

 EX-ZR800 P80 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Pentax P80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the P80.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and P80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and P80.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR800 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography features
Pentax P80 Portrait photography features
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography information
Pentax P80 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than others in class (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 shots)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography details
Pentax P80 Landscape photography details
55
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
32
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging highlights
Pentax P80 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax P80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Pentax Optio P80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-07 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 Prime
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 4cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $429 $200