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Pentax P80 vs Pentax W80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W80 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 W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released June 2009
Photography Glossary

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Pentax P80 and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. The image resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P80 was brought out 2 months later than the W80 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the P80 scores versus the W80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Pentax W80

 P80 W80 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Pentax P80

 W80 P80 

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Pentax W80

 P80 W80 
ReleasedAugust 2009June 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax P80 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P80 against the W80.

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and W80.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files however you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 Portrait photography features
Pentax W80 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax P80
Street photography with Pentax W80
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 Sports photography information
Pentax W80 Sports photography information
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
environment proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
32
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W80 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Pentax P80 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Pentax W80
 Pentax Optio P80Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio P80 Pentax Optio W80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-05 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-110mm (3.9x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 ID D-LI68 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $250