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Pentax P80 vs Sony H55

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Pentax P80 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched August 2009
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Pentax P80 vs Sony H55 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax P80 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P80 was brought out 10 months before the H55 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the P80 scores versus the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Sony H55

 P80 H55 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Pentax P80

 H55 P80 
AnnouncedJune 2010August 2009Newer by 10 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Sony H55

 P80 H55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax P80 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax P80 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Pentax P80 vs Sony H55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the P80 compared to the H55.

Pentax P80 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Pentax P80 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and H55.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H55 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P80 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax P80 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 Portrait photography advice
Sony H55 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax P80
Street photography with Sony H55
55
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average in class (125g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P80 Landscape photography info
Sony H55 Landscape photography info
32
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
42
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P80 Vlogging highlights
Sony H55 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
28
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Pentax P80 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Sony H55
 Pentax Optio P80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio P80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-110mm (3.9x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $235