Nikon AW100 vs Pentax P80
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![Nikon Coolpix AW100 front Nikon Coolpix AW100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100/Nikon-AW100-front.jpg)
![Pentax Optio P80 front Pentax Optio P80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-P80/Pentax-P80-front.jpg)
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Nikon AW100 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Renewed by Nikon AW110
(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
- Announced August 2009
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Nikon AW100 vs Pentax P80 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Nikon AW100 versus Pentax P80, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The AW100 was released 2 years later than the P80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the AW100 scores versus the P80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon AW100 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Pentax Optio P80. The complete galleries are available at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Pentax P80
AW100 | P80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 25 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Nikon AW100
P80 | AW100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Pentax P80
AW100 | P80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Nikon AW100 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon AW100 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon AW100 versus Pentax P80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the AW100 vs the P80.
![Nikon AW100 vs Pentax P80 size comparison Nikon AW100 vs Pentax P80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100-vs-Pentax-Optio-P80-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and P80 is 93 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon AW100 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison Nikon AW100 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100-vs-Pentax-Optio-P80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon AW100 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW100 and P80.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon AW100 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger AW100 provides an edge in sensor technology.
![Nikon AW100 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison Nikon AW100 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100-vs-Pentax-Optio-P80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon AW100 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon AW100 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon AW100 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100-vs-Pentax-Optio-P80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon AW100 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Pentax Optio P80 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-08-24 | 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
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 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Hot shoe | ||
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, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | EN-EL12 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $299 | $200 |