Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax P80
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Pentax Optio P80. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax P80
SP-100 | P80 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | August 2009 | Fresher by 55 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus SP-100
P80 | SP-100 |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax P80
SP-100 | P80 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax P80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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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 |