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Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Pentax P80
(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
Samsung HZ25W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Samsung HZ25W

 P80 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Pentax P80

 HZ25W P80 
ReleasedJuly 2010August 2009More modern by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Samsung HZ25W

 P80 HZ25W 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

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

Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
has manual focus
supports RAW files
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax P80 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
52
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
32
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P80 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Samsung HZ25W
 Pentax Optio P80Samsung HZ25W
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