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Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Pentax P80
(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
  • Announced August 2009
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Pentax P80 and Samsung WB150F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P80 was manufactured 3 years before the WB150F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P80 grades vs the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Samsung WB150F

 P80 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Pentax P80

 WB150F P80 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 29 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Samsung WB150F

 P80 WB150F 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax P80 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the P80 compared to the WB150F.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB150F to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax P80
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
55
lighter than others (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 Sports photography details
Samsung WB150F Sports photography details
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P80 Travel photography info
Samsung WB150F Travel photography info
61
lighter than others (125 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P80 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography factors
32
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P80 Vlogging information
Samsung WB150F Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than others (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Samsung WB150F
 Pentax Optio P80Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio P80 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-110mm (3.9x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $230