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Nikon S620 vs Pentax P80

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Nikon S620 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released February 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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Nikon S620 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S620 versus Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S620 was released 6 months prior to the P80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S620 matches up versus the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Pentax P80

 S620 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Nikon S620

 P80 S620 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Pentax P80

 S620 P80 
IntroducedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S620 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 enjoys exterior measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S620 compared to the P80.

Nikon S620 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and P80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and P80.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S620 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S620
Portrait photography with Pentax P80
20
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography factors
Pentax P80 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (120 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than others in class (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography highlights
Pentax P80 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competitors in class (120g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
62
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
32
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging details
Pentax P80 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (120 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (125g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Nikon S620 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Pentax P80
 Nikon Coolpix S620Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Pentax Optio P80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 ID EN-EL12 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $37 $200