Pentax P80 vs Samsung TL500

Below is a extended analysis of the Pentax P80 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is pretty similar but the P80 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

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The P80 was manufactured 11 months before the TL500 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the P80 grades vs the TL500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P80 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are available at Pentax P80 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax P80 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check the Pentax P80 vs Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the P80 against the TL500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and TL500.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P80 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax P80 will deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older P80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.