Pentax P80 vs Samsung GX-20

Here, we will be looking at the Pentax P80 vs Samsung GX-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is pretty similar but the P80 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The P80 was revealed 19 months after the GX-20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P80 matches up vs the GX-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P80 and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are available at Pentax P80 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax P80 features physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Pentax P80 vs Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the P80 against the GX-20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and GX-20 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P80 and GX-20.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P80 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer P80 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.