Pentax P80 vs Sony H55
95 Imaging
35 Features
23 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Pentax P80 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Pentax P80 vs Sony H55 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio P80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax P80 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Sony H55
P80 | H55 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Pentax P80
H55 | P80 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax P80 and Sony H55
P80 | H55 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax P80 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Pentax Optio P80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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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 |