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Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL30 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 SL30
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Samsung SL30

 P80 SL30 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Pentax P80

 SL30 P80 

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Samsung SL30

 P80 SL30 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

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

Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
24
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 Sports photography info
Samsung SL30 Sports photography info
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P80 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL30 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than others (125g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax P80
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
32
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than others (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
25
includes face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Samsung SL30
 Pentax Optio P80Samsung SL30
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