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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax P80

Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60
Pentax K-7 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Replacement is Pentax K-5
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
  • Introduced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Pentax K-7 and Pentax P80, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the K-7 (15MP) and P80 (12MP) and the K-7 (APS-C) and P80 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The K-7 was unveiled 2 months later than the P80 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the K-7 scores versus the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Pentax P80

 K-7 P80 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Pentax K-7

 P80 K-7 

Common features in the Pentax K-7 and Pentax P80

 K-7 P80 
IntroducedOctober 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-7 features exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-7 and Pentax P80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the K-7 against the P80.

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-7 and P80 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-7 and P80.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-7 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-7 will give you extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-7 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
72
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-7 Street photography features
Pentax P80 Street photography features
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
55
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-7 Sports photography information
Pentax P80 Sports photography information
69
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-7 Travel photography factors
Pentax P80 Travel photography factors
64
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-7 Landscape photography advice
Pentax P80 Landscape photography advice
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
32
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-7
Vlogging with Pentax P80
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-7 and Pentax P80
 Pentax K-7Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-7 Pentax Optio P80
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-10-02 2009-08-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime II Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4672 x 3104 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 2000 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 750 grams (1.65 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $599 $200