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Nikon D80 vs Pentax KP

Portability
62
Imaging
48
Features
36
Overall
43
Nikon D80 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Nikon D80 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Replaced the Nikon D70
  • Replacement is Nikon D90
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Released January 2017
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Nikon D80 vs Pentax KP Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon D80 versus Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the D80 (10MP) and KP (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D80 was released 11 years earlier than the KP which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D80 scores against the KP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Pentax KP

 D80 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Nikon D80

 KP D80 
ReleasedJanuary 2017September 2006More modern by 125 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D80 and Pentax KP

 D80 KP 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon D80 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D80 comes with outside measurements of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the D80 against the KP.

Nikon D80 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D80 and KP is 62 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D80 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Nikon D80 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D80 and KP.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax KP to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged D80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D80 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Nikon D80 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D80 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D80
Portrait photography with Pentax KP
52
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D80 Street photography features
Pentax KP Street photography features
54
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D80 Sports photography advice
Pentax KP Sports photography advice
40
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
quiet shooting (1/24,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
not so great battery power (390 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D80 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax KP as a Travel photography camera
44
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
61
weather proofing
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery power (390 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D80
Landscape photography with Pentax KP
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (819,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
not so great battery power (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D80 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax KP as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
34
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Nikon D80 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D80 and Pentax KP
 Nikon D80Pentax KP
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D80 Pentax KP
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2006-09-23 2017-01-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 819200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 668 grams (1.47 lb) 703 grams (1.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 524 not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3e D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $800 $747