Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ15W

Below, we will be looking at the Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P80 was unveiled 6 months after the HZ15W so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the P80 grades against the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P80 & Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are available at Pentax P80 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax P80 features 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) and the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the P80 compared to the HZ15W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and HZ15W.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files although you should always factor the age of the products into consideration.