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Pentax P80 vs Pentax W90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W90 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 W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Pentax P80 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Pentax P80 versus Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Pentax. The image resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P80 was launched 6 months prior to the W90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P80 scores versus the W90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Pentax W90

 P80 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Pentax P80

 W90 P80 

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Pentax W90

 P80 W90 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2010Same age
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax P80 provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the P80 versus the W90.

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P80 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and W90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 Portrait photography details
Pentax W90 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax P80 Street photography information
Pentax W90 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 Sports photography factors
Pentax W90 Sports photography factors
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax P80
Travel photography with Pentax W90
62
lighter than competition in class (125g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
environment proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P80 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W90 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Pentax P80 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Pentax W90
 Pentax Optio P80Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio P80 Pentax Optio W90
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-05 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime Prime
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-110mm (3.9x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
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 (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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $120