Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB150F
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio P80 & Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are available at Pentax P80 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Samsung WB150F
P80 | WB150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Pentax P80
WB150F | P80 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 29 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax P80 and Samsung WB150F
P80 | WB150F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Pentax P80 and Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Pentax Optio P80 | Samsung WB150F | |
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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 |