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Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
Photography Glossary

Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax P80 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P80 was introduced 7 months after the SL102 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P80 scores vs the SL102 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Samsung SL102

 P80 SL102 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Pentax P80

 SL102 P80 

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Samsung SL102

 P80 SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Pentax P80 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the P80 compared to the SL102.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and SL102 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and SL102.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax P80 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher P80 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than average (116 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 Sports photography information
Samsung SL102 Sports photography information
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P80 Travel photography details
Samsung SL102 Travel photography details
61
lighter than competition (125 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
lighter than average (116 grams)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P80 Vlogging information
Samsung SL102 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
30
great max aperture (f)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average (116 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Samsung SL102
 Pentax Optio P80Samsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio P80 Samsung SL102
Otherwise known as - ES55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 -
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $130