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Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB210 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 WB210
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Samsung WB210

 P80 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kClearer display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Pentax P80

 WB210 P80 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 23 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Samsung WB210

 P80 WB210 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

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

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax P80
Street photography with Samsung WB210
55
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB210 Sports photography advice
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P80 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB210 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P80 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
32
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P80 Vlogging details
Samsung WB210 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Samsung WB210
 Pentax Optio P80Samsung WB210
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