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Nikon S800c vs Pentax W80

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S800c vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2013
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released June 2009
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Nikon S800c vs Pentax W80 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon S800c vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S800c was manufactured 3 years later than the W80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S800c matches up versus the W80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Pentax W80

 S800c W80 
ReleasedFebruary 2013June 2009Fresher by 44 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution819k230kClearer screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Nikon S800c

 W80 S800c 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Pentax W80

 S800c W80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c enjoys external dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Nikon S800c vs Pentax W80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the S800c versus the W80.

Nikon S800c vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and W80 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and W80.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S800c to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer S800c will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S800c vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography details
Pentax W80 Portrait photography details
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography information
Pentax W80 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography details
Pentax W80 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (140 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography info
Pentax W80 Travel photography info
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (140 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
environment proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography features
Pentax W80 Landscape photography features
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (140 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging highlights
Pentax W80 Vlogging highlights
35
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon S800c vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Pentax W80
 Nikon Coolpix S800cPentax Optio W80
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-02-04 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 819k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184 grams (0.41 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 140 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $290 $250