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Pentax KP vs Pentax P80

Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
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Pentax KP front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Pentax KP vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2017
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 KP vs Pentax P80 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Pentax KP vs Pentax P80, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the KP (24MP) and P80 (12MP) and the KP (APS-C) and P80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The KP was released 7 years after the P80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the KP matches up vs the P80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Pentax P80

 KP P80 
ReleasedJanuary 2017August 2009Newer by 92 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Pentax KP

 P80 KP 

Common features in the Pentax KP and Pentax P80

 KP P80 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Pentax KP vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax KP enjoys physical measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the KP versus the P80.

Pentax KP vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the KP and P80 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Pentax KP vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax KP vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the KP and P80.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The KP featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax KP will render more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher KP is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Pentax KP vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Pentax KP vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax KP vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax KP as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax KP Street photography features
Pentax P80 Street photography features
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
above average high ISO (819,200)
55
lighter than others in class (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
silent shutter (1/24,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
not so great battery power (390 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax KP Travel photography features
Pentax P80 Travel photography features
61
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery power (390 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
62
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax KP as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
not so great battery power (390 shots)
32
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax KP Vlogging factors
Pentax P80 Vlogging factors
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image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Pentax KP vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax KP and Pentax P80
 Pentax KPPentax Optio P80
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax KP Pentax Optio P80
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-01-26 2009-08-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip PRIME IV 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 819200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 27 9
Cross type focus points 25 -
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
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/24000s -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 703 grams (1.55 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $747 $200