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Kodak C140 vs Pentax P80

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Kodak C140 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Kodak C140
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.7-4.8) lens
  • 160g - 92 x 63 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
Photography Glossary

Kodak C140 vs Pentax P80 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Kodak C140 versus Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and P80 (12MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and P80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The C140 was released 6 months prior to the P80 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the C140 scores versus the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Pentax P80

 C140 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Kodak C140

 P80 C140 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Pentax P80

 C140 P80 
ReleasedJanuary 2009August 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Kodak C140 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak C140 features outer measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the C140 against the P80.

Kodak C140 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the C140 and P80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the C140 and P80.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The C140 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax P80 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Kodak C140 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C140
Portrait photography with Pentax P80
18
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography factors
Pentax P80 Street photography factors
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
55
lighter than others in class (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography details
Pentax P80 Sports photography details
15
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C140
Travel photography with Pentax P80
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
61
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
21
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
32
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging factors
Pentax P80 Vlogging factors
21
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Kodak C140 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Pentax P80
 Kodak EasyShare C140Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Company Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Pentax Optio P80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3264 x 2448 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 13cm 10cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 2 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $80 $200