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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax P80

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax P80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was released 4 years later than the P80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-100 scores versus the P80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax P80

 SP-100 P80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2009Fresher by 55 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus SP-100

 P80 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax P80

 SP-100 P80 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-100 and the P80.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and P80 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and P80.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SP-100 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography details
Pentax P80 Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography information
Pentax P80 Street photography information
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (594 grams)
55
lighter than others (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
Sports photography with Pentax P80
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
53
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (594 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
62
lighter than others (125 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax P80 Landscape photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-100
Vlogging with Pentax P80
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (594g)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Pentax P80
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Pentax Optio P80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-29 2009-08-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594g (1.31 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $200