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Nikon S8000 vs Pentax P80

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(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
Pentax P80
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Pentax P80

 S8000 P80 
ReleasedJune 2010August 2009Newer by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Nikon S8000

 P80 S8000 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Pentax P80

 S8000 P80 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and P80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8000
Portrait photography with Pentax P80
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography highlights
Pentax P80 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 Sports photography advice
Pentax P80 Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8000
Travel photography with Pentax P80
61
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition in class (125g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography factors
Pentax P80 Landscape photography factors
37
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging factors
Pentax P80 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon S8000 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Pentax P80
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Pentax Optio P80
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