Nikon P80 vs Pentax X-5

Its time to look closer at the Nikon P80 versus Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and X-5 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P80 was introduced 4 years prior to the X-5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the P80 scores against the X-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P80 & Pentax X-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P80 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P80 provides 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) and the Pentax X-5 has dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the P80 against the X-5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and X-5 is 75 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and X-5.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax X-5 to render greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older P80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.