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Nikon S80 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Nikon S80 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Announced September 2010
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q7
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Nikon S80 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S80 vs Pentax Q10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S80 was released 24 months prior to the Q10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S80 grades versus the Q10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Pentax Q10

 S80 Q10 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k460kCrisper display (+359k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Nikon S80

 Q10 S80 
IntroducedSeptember 2012September 2010More recent by 24 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Pentax Q10

 S80 Q10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S80 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S80 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Nikon S80 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S80 and Q10 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S80 and Q10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S80 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older S80 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S80 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography highlights
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (200 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 Sports photography features
Pentax Q10 Sports photography features
40
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 Travel photography information
Pentax Q10 Travel photography information
60
offers touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (150 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
60
lighter than competition (200g)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 Landscape photography features
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography features
36
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
30
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S80 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Pentax Q10
 Nikon Coolpix S80Pentax Q10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S80 Pentax Q10
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-09-08 2012-09-10
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 819k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology OLED TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.3 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life 150 images 270 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 D-LI68
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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