Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB700

On this page, we will be matching up the Pentax P80 vs Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P80 was released 17 months prior to the WB700 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the P80 scores vs the WB700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P80 & Samsung WB700. The complete galleries are available at Pentax P80 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax P80 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the P80 compared to the WB700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P80 and WB700 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and WB700.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB700 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.