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Nikon S5200 vs Pentax P80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released August 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon S5200 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was launched 3 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S5200 scores vs the P80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Pentax P80

 S5200 P80 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 43 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Nikon S5200

 P80 S5200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Pentax P80

 S5200 P80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S5200 offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S5200 vs the P80.

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and P80.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S5200 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger S5200 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography features
Pentax P80 Street photography features
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
27
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5200
Travel photography with Pentax P80
68
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than others (125g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (160 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
32
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging advice
Pentax P80 Vlogging advice
32
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than others (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon S5200 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Pentax P80
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Pentax Optio P80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146g (0.32 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 160 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 D-LI68
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $200