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Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Released August 2009
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Pentax P80 versus Samsung WB1100F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The P80 was launched 5 years prior to the WB1100F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the P80 matches up vs the WB1100F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Samsung WB1100F

 P80 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Pentax P80

 WB1100F P80 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 53 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Samsung WB1100F

 P80 WB1100F 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax P80 has got 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) and the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Check out the Pentax P80 versus Samsung WB1100F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the P80 vs the WB1100F.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and WB1100F is 95 and 67 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and WB1100F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P80 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax P80
Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
55
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography advice
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax P80
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
62
lighter than competition in class (125g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
54
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P80 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography info
32
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
45
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P80 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
23
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Samsung WB1100F
 Pentax Optio P80Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio P80 Samsung WB1100F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-110mm (3.9x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 512 gr (1.13 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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