Nikon S8000 vs Pentax P80
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Nikon S8000 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Launched June 2010
(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
- Released August 2009
Nikon S8000 vs Pentax P80 Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon S8000 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe S8000 was released 11 months after the P80 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S8000 grades versus the P80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S8000 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Pentax Optio P80. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Pentax P80
S8000 | P80 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | August 2009 | Newer by 11 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Nikon S8000
P80 | S8000 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Pentax P80
S8000 | P80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon S8000 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8000 offers external measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S8000 and Pentax P80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S8000 against the P80.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and P80 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S8000 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and P80.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S8000 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher S8000 will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Nikon S8000 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Pentax Optio P80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 183 grams (0.40 lb) | 125 grams (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $200 |