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Pentax P80 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Pentax P80 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax P80 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P80 was revealed 4 years earlier than the ST150F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P80 matches up versus the ST150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Samsung ST150F

 P80 ST150F 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Pentax P80

 ST150F P80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 41 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Samsung ST150F

 P80 ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Pentax P80 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax P80 has 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) whilst the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the P80 against the ST150F.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax P80 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and ST150F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged P80 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax P80 Street photography features
Samsung ST150F Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Sports photography highlights
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax P80
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
62
lighter than competition (125 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P80 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST150F Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Samsung ST150F
 Pentax Optio P80Samsung ST150F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio P80 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-110mm (3.9x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model D-LI68 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $300