Nikon S9100 vs Pentax P80

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S9100 vs Pentax P80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was introduced 24 months after the P80 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S9100 matches up vs the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Pentax Optio P80. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S9100 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Nikon S9100 vs Pentax P80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S9100 against the P80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and P80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9100 and P80.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files but you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern S9100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.