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Pentax P80 vs Pentax S1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax P80 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

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
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Pentax P80 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Pentax P80 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P80 was released 19 months prior to the S1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P80 grades versus the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Pentax S1

 P80 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Pentax P80

 S1 P80 
LaunchedMarch 2011August 2009Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Pentax S1

 P80 S1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Pentax P80 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax P80 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the P80 versus the S1.

Pentax P80 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax P80 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and S1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax S1 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older P80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax P80 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 Portrait photography features
Pentax S1 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax P80
Sports photography with Pentax S1
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P80 Travel photography highlights
Pentax S1 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition (125 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P80 Landscape photography features
Pentax S1 Landscape photography features
32
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P80 Vlogging highlights
Pentax S1 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Pentax P80 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Pentax S1
 Pentax Optio P80Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio P80 Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-05 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-110mm (3.9x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 125g (0.28 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $174