Pentax P80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Pentax P80 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P80 was revealed 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the P80 grades versus the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio P80 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax P80 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax P80 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the P80 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P80 and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older P80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.