Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL30
95 Imaging
34 Features
23 Overall
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95 Imaging
32 Features
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL30 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 Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Also referred to as ES15

Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL30 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The P80 was launched 6 months after the SL30 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P80 matches up versus the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio P80 & Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax P80 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Samsung SL30
P80 | SL30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Pentax P80
SL30 | P80 |
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Common features in the Pentax P80 and Samsung SL30
P80 | SL30 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax P80 features external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the P80 vs the SL30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P80 and SL30.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax P80 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Pentax Optio P80 | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio P80 | Samsung SL30 |
Otherwise known as | - | ES15 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-05 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 140 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $93 |