Pentax P80 vs Samsung SL820

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P80 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

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.