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Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Pentax P80
(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
  • Released August 2009
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ35W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P80 was introduced 10 months prior to the HZ35W and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P80 matches up vs the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Samsung HZ35W

 P80 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Pentax P80

 HZ35W P80 
RevealedJune 2010August 2009More modern by 10 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Samsung HZ35W

 P80 HZ35W 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax P80 features outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the P80 compared to the HZ35W.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P80 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and HZ35W.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged P80 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax P80 Street photography info
Samsung HZ35W Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax P80
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
62
lighter than competitors (125g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than average in class (245g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax P80
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
32
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P80 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Samsung HZ35W
 Pentax Optio P80Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio P80 Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-05 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-110mm (3.9x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $300