Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL202

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax P80 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P80 was manufactured 6 months after the SL202 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the P80 grades against the SL202 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio P80 and Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax P80 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Pentax P80 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax P80 and Samsung SL202 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the P80 and the SL202.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P80 and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and SL202.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax P80 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.