Pentax P80 vs Samsung DV300F
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![Pentax Optio P80 front Pentax Optio P80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-P80/Pentax-P80-front.jpg)
![Samsung DV300F front Samsung DV300F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-DV300F/Samsung-DV300F-front.jpg)
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung DV300F Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Pentax P80 vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The P80 was manufactured 3 years prior to the DV300F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the P80 matches up against the DV300F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio P80 & Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax P80 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Samsung DV300F
P80 | DV300F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Pentax P80
DV300F | P80 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 29 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax P80 and Samsung DV300F
P80 | DV300F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Pentax P80 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax P80 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Pentax P80 vs Samsung DV300F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the P80 compared to the DV300F.
![Pentax P80 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison Pentax P80 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-P80-vs-Samsung-DV300F-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P80 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.
![Pentax P80 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison Pentax P80 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-P80-vs-Samsung-DV300F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax P80 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and DV300F.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged P80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Pentax P80 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison Pentax P80 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-P80-vs-Samsung-DV300F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax P80 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax P80 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax P80 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-P80-vs-Samsung-DV300F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Pentax Optio P80 | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio P80 | Samsung DV300F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-08-05 | 2012-01-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
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 | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $200 | $200 |