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Nikon S31 vs Pentax P80

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Nikon S31 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Launched June 2013
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Nikon S31 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon S31 vs Pentax P80, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the S31 (1/2.9") and P80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The S31 was released 3 years after the P80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S31 scores versus the P80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Pentax P80

 S31 P80 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2009More modern by 48 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Nikon S31

 P80 S31 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S31 and Pentax P80

 S31 P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S31 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S31 features outside measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has dimensions 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, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S31 compared to the P80.

Nikon S31 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S31 and P80 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S31 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S31 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and P80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S31 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax P80 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent S31 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S31 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S31 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S31 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S31 Portrait photography details
Pentax P80 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
52
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than competition (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S31 Sports photography details
Pentax P80 Sports photography details
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S31 Travel photography details
Pentax P80 Travel photography details
59
weather sealing
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
62
lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
30
good maximum aperture (f)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
32
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S31 Vlogging information
Pentax P80 Vlogging information
24
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Nikon S31 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S31 and Pentax P80
 Nikon Coolpix S31Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S31 Pentax Optio P80
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-21 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 18.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 7.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 260 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI68
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $90 $200