Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL102
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96 Imaging
33 Features
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL102 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
- Introduced August 2009
(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

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").

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.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio P80 & Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax P80 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Samsung SL102
P80 | SL102 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Pentax P80
SL102 | P80 |
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Common features in the Pentax P80 and Samsung SL102
P80 | SL102 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Check out the Pentax P80 versus Samsung SL102 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Pentax Optio P80 | Samsung SL102 | |
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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 |