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Nikon P80 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
33
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon P80 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Renewed by Nikon P90
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon P80 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon P80 and Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P80 was announced 4 years before the VS20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P80 scores against the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Pentax VS20

 P80 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Nikon P80

 VS20 P80 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P80 and Pentax VS20

 P80 VS20 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon P80 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P80 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the P80 against the VS20.

Nikon P80 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and VS20 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P80 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P80 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and VS20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax VS20 to show extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P80 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon P80 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P80 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Street photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Street photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P80 Sports photography information
Pentax VS20 Sports photography information
36
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P80 Travel photography features
Pentax VS20 Travel photography features
56
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (235g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P80 Landscape photography information
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography information
36
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P80 Vlogging features
Pentax VS20 Vlogging features
24
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon P80 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P80 and Pentax VS20
 Nikon Coolpix P80Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P80 Pentax Optio VS20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2012-01-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 405g (0.89 pounds) 235g (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 EN-EL5 D-LI122
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $106