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Nikon S570 vs Pentax P80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Nikon S570 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
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
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Nikon S570 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S570 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S570 was announced at a similar time to the P80 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S570 matches up versus the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Pentax P80

 S570 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Nikon S570

 P80 S570 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Pentax P80

 S570 P80 
ReleasedAugust 2009August 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon S570 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S570 enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S570 against the P80.

Nikon S570 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S570 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S570 and P80.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of images but you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S570 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S570
Portrait photography with Pentax P80
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S570
Street photography with Pentax P80
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than competitors (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography features
Pentax P80 Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S570
Travel photography with Pentax P80
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
62
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography details
Pentax P80 Landscape photography details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
32
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging features
Pentax P80 Vlogging features
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S570 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Pentax P80
 Nikon Coolpix S570Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Pentax Optio P80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-04 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed Prime
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model EN-EL10 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $200