Pentax P80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Released August 2012

Pentax P80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Pentax P80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The P80 was launched 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P80 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio P80 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax P80 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
P80 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Pentax P80
Galaxy Camera 4G | P80 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
Display dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax P80 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
P80 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Pentax P80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax P80 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check out the Pentax P80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the P80 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older P80 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax P80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Pentax Optio P80 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio P80 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-08-05 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | - |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 4.8" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 305 grams (0.67 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $200 | $550 |