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Nikon S6000 vs Pentax P80

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Nikon S6000 vs Pentax P80 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S6000 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was launched 7 months after the P80 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S6000 scores against the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Pentax P80

 S6000 P80 
IntroducedFebruary 2010August 2009Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Nikon S6000

 P80 S6000 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Pentax P80

 S6000 P80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S6000 against the P80.

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and P80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and P80.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S6000 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer S6000 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6000
Portrait photography with Pentax P80
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6000
Street photography with Pentax P80
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than others in class (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography details
Pentax P80 Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography information
Pentax P80 Travel photography information
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
62
lighter than others in class (125g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
32
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging highlights
Pentax P80 Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Nikon S6000 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Pentax P80
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Pentax Optio P80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 model EN-EL12 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $200