Nikon S33 vs Pentax P80

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon S33 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the S33 (1/3.1") and P80 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The S33 was introduced 5 years after the P80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S33 matches up against the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Pentax Optio P80. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S33 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S33 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S33 versus the P80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S33 and P80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S33 and P80.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S33 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Nikon S33 will show extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher S33 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.