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Pentax E90 vs Pentax P80

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Pentax E90 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Announced August 2009
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax P80 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Pentax E90 versus Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Pentax. The resolution of the E90 (10MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E90 was manufactured 6 months later than the P80 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E90 matches up vs the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Pentax P80

 E90 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Pentax E90

 P80 E90 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Pentax P80

 E90 P80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Pentax E90 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax E90 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E90 compared to the P80.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E90 and P80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E90 and P80.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax P80 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax E90
Portrait photography with Pentax P80
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 Sports photography info
Pentax P80 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 Travel photography highlights
Pentax P80 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
32
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax E90
Vlogging with Pentax P80
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Pentax P80
 Pentax Optio E90Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio E90 Pentax Optio P80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-25 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-95mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 6cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 model 2 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $100 $200