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Pentax P80 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Pentax P80 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Pentax P80 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty well matched but the P80 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.

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The P80 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the EX2F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P80 scores versus the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Samsung EX2F

 P80 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Pentax P80

 EX2F P80 
RevealedDecember 2012August 2009More modern by 41 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Samsung EX2F

 P80 EX2F 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Pentax P80 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor 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) whilst the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the P80 versus the EX2F.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Pentax P80 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and EX2F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The P80 uses the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh harder. The more aged P80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 Portrait photography information
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
has manual focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax P80
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
55
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 Sports photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P80 Travel photography factors
Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (294g)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P80 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
32
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax P80
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
71
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (294g)
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Samsung EX2F
 Pentax Optio P80Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio P80 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-05 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-110mm (3.9x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s -
Max shutter speed 1/1000s -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model D-LI68 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $478