Nikon D80 vs Pentax K-S1
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Nikon D80 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Released August 2014
- Successor is Pentax K-S2
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Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon D80 versus Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the D80 (10MP) and K-S1 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe D80 was brought out 9 years before the K-S1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the D80 scores against the K-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Pentax K-S1
| D80 | K-S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Nikon D80
| K-S1 | D80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2014 |  | September 2006 | More recent by 96 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D80 and Pentax K-S1
| D80 | K-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D80 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D80 features outside measurements of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the D80 compared to the K-S1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D80 and K-S1 is 62 and 69 respectively.
Nikon D80 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D80 and K-S1.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax K-S1 to produce greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older D80 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon D80 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
| Nikon D80 | Pentax K-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon D80 | Pentax K-S1 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2006-09-23 | 2014-08-27 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Prime MII |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
| Number of lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 5.4fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 13.00 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 668g (1.47 lb) | 558g (1.23 lb) |
| Dimensions | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 61 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | 524 | 1061 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 410 shots |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL3e | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $800 | $339 |
