Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax P80

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S1000pj and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was manufactured within a month of the P80 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S1000pj grades against the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj and Pentax Optio P80. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S1000pj Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj provides physical measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Nikon S1000pj and Pentax P80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S1000pj versus the P80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and P80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and P80.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always take the production date of the cameras into account.