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Pentax P80 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Pentax P80 vs Sony RX10 III 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Launched March 2016
  • Old Model is Sony RX10 II
  • Later Model is Sony RX10 IV
Photography Glossary

Pentax P80 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax P80 versus Sony RX10 III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the P80 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") have different sensor measurements.

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The P80 was revealed 7 years earlier than the RX10 III which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P80 matches up against the RX10 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Sony RX10 III

 P80 RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Pentax P80

 RX10 III P80 
LaunchedMarch 2016August 2009More modern by 80 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Sony RX10 III

 P80 RX10 III 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax P80 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax P80 provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") along with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the P80 and the RX10 III.

Pentax P80 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P80 and RX10 III is 95 and 53 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Pentax P80 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and RX10 III.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P80 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 III will offer greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax P80 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax P80
Street photography with Sony RX10 III
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
environment proof
more heavy than competition (1,051 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
70
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (420 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P80 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX10 III Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
55
great battery (420 per charge)
environment proof
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (1,051 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P80 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX10 III Landscape photography highlights
32
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
63
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (420 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P80 Vlogging advice
Sony RX10 III Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,051 grams)
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Pentax P80 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Sony RX10 III
 Pentax Optio P80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio P80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-05 2016-03-29
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-110mm (3.9x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 1051 grams (2.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 472
Other
Battery life - 420 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $1,398