Pentax K-70 vs Pentax P80
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Launched June 2016
- New Model is Pentax KF
(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
- Revealed August 2009

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax P80 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Pentax K-70 vs Pentax P80, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and P80 (12MP) and the K-70 (APS-C) and P80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

The K-70 was revealed 6 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the K-70 matches up vs the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-70 & Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-70 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax P80
K-70 | P80 | |||
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Revealed | June 2016 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 84 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Pentax K-70
P80 | K-70 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Pentax P80
K-70 | P80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-70 features exterior measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Pentax K-70 vs Pentax P80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the K-70 versus the P80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-70 and P80 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-70 and P80.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-70 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-70 will result in greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent K-70 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Pentax K-70 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-70 | Pentax Optio P80 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2016-06-08 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | PRIME MII | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 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 detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 688 grams (1.52 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") | 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 | 410 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $649 | $200 |