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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax P80

Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Pentax K-500 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Pentax K-500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released November 2013
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
  • Released August 2009
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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax P80 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Pentax K-500 versus Pentax P80, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-500 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) and the K-500 (APS-C) and P80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-500 was revealed 4 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the K-500 grades vs the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Pentax P80

 K-500 P80 
ReleasedNovember 2013August 2009Fresher by 53 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Pentax K-500

 P80 K-500 

Common features in the Pentax K-500 and Pentax P80

 K-500 P80 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-500 enjoys outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the K-500 versus the P80.

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-500 and P80 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-500 and P80.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-500 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-500 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer K-500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-500 Portrait photography details
Pentax P80 Portrait photography details
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-500 Street photography information
Pentax P80 Street photography information
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good high ISO (51,600)
screen is fixed
55
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-500 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (710 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-500
Travel photography with Pentax P80
67
good battery (710 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
62
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-500 Landscape photography info
Pentax P80 Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (710 shots)
32
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-500 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P80 as a Vlogging camera
30
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-500 and Pentax P80
 Pentax K-500Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-500 Pentax Optio P80
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-27 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip PRIME M Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 646 grams (1.42 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1087 not tested
Other
Battery life 710 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $600 $200