Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL820
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![Pentax Optio P80 front Pentax Optio P80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-P80/Pentax-P80-front.jpg)
![Samsung SL820 front Samsung SL820 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-SL820/Samsung-SL820-front.jpg)
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL820 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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Other Name is IT100
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax P80 versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The P80 was manufactured 6 months later than the SL820 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P80 grades versus the SL820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P80 & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax P80 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Samsung SL820
P80 | SL820 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Pentax P80
SL820 | P80 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax P80 and Samsung SL820
P80 | SL820 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax P80 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax P80 versus Samsung SL820 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the P80 against the SL820.
![Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-P80-vs-Samsung-SL820-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P80 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.
![Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-P80-vs-Samsung-SL820-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P80 and SL820.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images however you should factor the age of the products into consideration.
![Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-P80-vs-Samsung-SL820-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-P80-vs-Samsung-SL820-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Pentax Optio P80 | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio P80 | Samsung SL820 |
Also referred to as | - | IT100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-08-05 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $200 | $280 |