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Pentax P80 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Pentax P80 vs Samsung DV300F 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung DV300F
(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").

Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Samsung DV300F

 P80 DV300F 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Pentax P80

 DV300F P80 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 29 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Samsung DV300F

 P80 DV300F 
Display typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax P80
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax P80 Street photography factors
Samsung DV300F Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 Sports photography features
Samsung DV300F Sports photography features
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax P80
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
62
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than others in class (133g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax P80
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Samsung DV300F
 Pentax Optio P80Samsung DV300F
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