Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ25W
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70 Imaging
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB5000

Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Below, we are matching up the Pentax P80 and Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The P80 was launched 11 months earlier than the HZ25W and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the P80 matches up against the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio P80 and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax P80 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Samsung HZ25W
P80 | HZ25W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Pentax P80
HZ25W | P80 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax P80 and Samsung HZ25W
P80 | HZ25W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax P80 has got outer 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 HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Look at the Pentax P80 and Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the P80 versus the HZ25W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P80 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and HZ25W.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged P80 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Pentax Optio P80 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Optio P80 | Samsung HZ25W |
Alternative name | - | WB5000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-08-05 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | D-LI68 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $200 | $350 |