Pentax P80 vs Samsung NX11

Following is a extended assessment of the Pentax P80 vs Samsung NX11, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very well matched but the P80 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The P80 was manufactured 17 months before the NX11 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the P80 scores against the NX11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio P80 and Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax P80 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax P80 features 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 NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Pentax P80 vs Samsung NX11 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the P80 vs the NX11.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and NX11 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and NX11.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P80 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX11 will give you greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.