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Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Samsung WB250F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Samsung WB250F

 P80 WB250F 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Pentax P80

 WB250F P80 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 41 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Samsung WB250F

 P80 WB250F 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

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

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax P80 Street photography factors
Samsung WB250F Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Sports photography highlights
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competitors (125g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than average (226g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P80 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography details
32
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P80 Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Samsung WB250F
 Pentax Optio P80Samsung WB250F
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