Pentax P80 vs Samsung MV800
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung MV800 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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Released September 2011

Pentax P80 vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Pentax P80 versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The P80 was launched 3 years earlier than the MV800 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the P80 matches up versus the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio P80 & Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are available at Pentax P80 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Samsung MV800
P80 | MV800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Pentax P80
MV800 | P80 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 25 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax P80 and Samsung MV800
P80 | MV800 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Pentax P80 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax P80 enjoys external dimensions 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 MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Pentax P80 versus Samsung MV800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the P80 and the MV800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and MV800.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung MV800 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older P80 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax P80 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Pentax Optio P80 | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio P80 | Samsung MV800 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-05 | 2011-09-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.20 m |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30/15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 121g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Micro SD |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $499 |