Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB250F
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB250F 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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Below is a extended review of the Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The P80 was released 4 years prior to the WB250F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the P80 grades vs the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio P80 & Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are available at Pentax P80 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Samsung WB250F
P80 | WB250F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Pentax P80
WB250F | P80 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 41 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax P80 and Samsung WB250F
P80 | WB250F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax P80 has got exterior measurements 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 WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the P80 vs the WB250F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P80 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P80 and WB250F.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB250F to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older P80 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Pentax Optio P80 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio P80 | Samsung WB250F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-08-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $200 | $250 |