Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB350F

On this page, we are reviewing the Pentax P80 and Samsung WB350F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P80 was brought out 5 years before the WB350F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P80 grades vs the WB350F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio P80 & Samsung WB350F. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax P80 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax P80 has got exterior 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) whilst the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Pentax P80 and Samsung WB350F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the P80 against the WB350F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P80 and WB350F is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and WB350F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB350F to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.