Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB210
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched July 2011

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB210 Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Pentax P80 versus Samsung WB210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The P80 was revealed 23 months before the WB210 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the P80 matches up against the WB210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio P80 & Samsung WB210. The full galleries are provided at Pentax P80 Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Samsung WB210
P80 | WB210 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Clearer display (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Pentax P80
WB210 | P80 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax P80 and Samsung WB210
P80 | WB210 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax P80 has outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
See the Pentax P80 versus Samsung WB210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the P80 versus the WB210.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and WB210.
As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB210 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged P80 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Pentax Optio P80 | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Optio P80 | Samsung WB210 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-08-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 174 gr (0.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $200 | $279 |