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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax P80

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax P80 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon Z5 and Pentax P80, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and P80 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and P80 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was revealed 11 years after the P80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z5 grades versus the P80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Pentax P80

 Z5 P80 
LaunchedJuly 2020August 2009Newer by 134 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Nikon Z5

 P80 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Pentax P80

 Z5 P80 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 features external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z5 and Pentax P80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z5 vs the P80.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and P80 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and P80.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Z5 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography features
Pentax P80 Portrait photography features
85
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography information
Pentax P80 Street photography information
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than others in class (675 grams)
55
lighter than competitors (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z5
Sports photography with Pentax P80
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography details
Pentax P80 Travel photography details
68
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
heavier than others in class (675g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
62
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
has dual storage slots
32
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging information
Pentax P80 Vlogging information
34
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (675 grams)
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Pentax P80
 Nikon Z5Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z5 Pentax Optio P80
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2020-07-20 2009-08-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15c D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Launch cost $1,399 $200