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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax P80

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Nikon S5300 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was revealed 4 years after the P80 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S5300 matches up against the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Pentax P80

 S5300 P80 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 54 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Nikon S5300

 P80 S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Pentax P80

 S5300 P80 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S5300 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S5300 against the P80.

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and P80.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S5300 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger S5300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography advice
Pentax P80 Portrait photography advice
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (138 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than average (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography info
Pentax P80 Sports photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors (138g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
62
lighter than average (125 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P80 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (138 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than average (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Pentax P80
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5300 Pentax Optio P80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-208mm (8.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138 grams (0.30 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $200