Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB50F

Following is a extended analysis of the Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB50F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P80 was announced 5 years before the WB50F which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the P80 grades against the WB50F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio P80 and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax P80 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax P80 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the P80 versus the WB50F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and WB50F.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB50F to give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be behind in sensor technology.