Pentax K-1 vs Pentax P80
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Announced February 2016
- Newer Model is Pentax K-1 II
(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
- Announced August 2009
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax P80 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Pentax K-1 versus Pentax P80, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and P80 (12MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and P80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe K-1 was released 6 years later than the P80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the K-1 matches up versus the P80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 & Pentax Optio P80. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Pentax P80
K-1 | P80 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | August 2009 | Fresher by 80 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Pentax K-1
P80 | K-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Pentax P80
K-1 | P80 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 comes with physical dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax K-1 versus Pentax P80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the K-1 compared to the P80.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and P80 is 55 and 95 respectively.
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and P80.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent K-1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Pentax K-1 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-1 | Pentax Optio P80 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2016-02-17 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 204800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 33 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.4 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 settings | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1010 grams (2.23 lb) | 125 grams (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3280 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 760 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Retail price | $1,499 | $200 |