Pentax OptioP80 Competitors

As well as being compared against other compacts, the Pentax Optio P80 is also often compared to ultra compacts, travel zooms and super zooms. The Pentax Optio P80's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-FH1 and the Lumix DMC-LS2) and Nikon (such as the Coolpix S630 and the Coolpix L20)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax P80 compared to other competitive compacts include: it has a significantly wider wide-angle lens (27 mm vs 35 mm), has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.6 vs f/3.1), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps), is slightly lighter (125 g vs 155 g) and much higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO).

However, on average it doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), slightly worse macro focusing (10 cm vs 5 cm), doesn't record movies in 24p, slightly shorter exposures (4 seconds vs 60 seconds) and has a slower max shutter speed (1/1000 of a second vs 1/1600 of a second).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 5 months newer $117 - $160	Significant advantages of the DMC-FH1 (vs the P80) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Significantly better macro capability: 5 cm vs 10 cm Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH1 (vs the P80) Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Significantly heavier: 163 g vs 125 g common strengths of the DMC-FH1 and P80 Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.6
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 vs the Pentax Optio P80
Nikon Coolpix S630 6 months older $164 - $205	Significant advantages of the S630 (vs the P80) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Shoots significantly faster: 11 fps vs 3.2 fps Significant disadvantages of the S630 (vs the P80) Much worse wide-angle: 37 mm vs 27 mm Much narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.6 Lower resolution movies: 480p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps common strengths of the S630 and P80 Light weight: 140 g vs 125 g Extremely good maximum light sensitivity: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix S630 vs the Pentax Optio P80
Pentax Optio P70 5 months older $149	Significant advantages of the P70 (vs the P80) Smaller: Super compact 97x54x22 mm vs Compact 102x59x25 mm Significant disadvantages of the P70 (vs the P80) Heavier: 155 g vs 125 g common strengths of the P70 and P80 Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.6 Extremely good maximum light sensitivity: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
	Compare the P70 vs the P80
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 3 years older $110	Significant advantages of the DMC-LS2 (vs the P80) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Significantly better macro capability: 5 cm vs 10 cm Much faster max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/1000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the DMC-LS2 (vs the P80) Much smaller screen: 2.0" vs 2.7" Lower resolution movies: 320 x 240 @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significantly worse wide-angle: 35 mm vs 27 mm common strengths of the DMC-LS2 and P80 Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.6
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 vs the Pentax Optio P80
Casio Exilim EX-S12 6 months older $128 - $185	Significant advantages of the EX-S12 (vs the P80) Supports 24p Much faster max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/1000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the EX-S12 (vs the P80) Much worse wide-angle: 36 mm vs 27 mm Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO common strengths of the EX-S12 and P80 Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.6 Light weight: 111 g vs 125 g
	Compare the Casio Exilim EX-S12 vs the Pentax Optio P80
Nikon Coolpix L20 6 months older $85	Significant advantages of the L20 (vs the P80) Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Significantly better macro capability: 5 cm vs 10 cm Significant disadvantages of the L20 (vs the P80) Much worse wide-angle: 38 mm vs 27 mm Lower resolution movies: 480p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Narrower aperture: f/3.1 vs f/2.6 common strengths of the L20 and P80 Light weight: 135 g vs 125 g
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix L20 vs the Pentax Optio P80

Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax P80 compared to competitive ultra compacts include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.6 vs f/3.0), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 480p), shoots faster continuously (3.2 fps vs none) and much higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO).

However, on average it is significantly larger (compact 102x59x25 mm vs ultra compact 87x56x18 mm), significantly worse macro focusing (10 cm vs 4 cm), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs sensor shift), is thicker (1" vs 0.7") and doesn't have a viewfinder (none vs tunnel).

Canon PowerShot SD780 IS 5 months older $149 - $265	Significant advantages of the SD780 IS (vs the P80) Significantly smaller: Ultra compact 87x56x18 mm vs Compact 102x59x25 mm Image stabilization: Lens vs None Much better macro capability: 3 cm vs 10 cm Significant disadvantages of the SD780 IS (vs the P80) Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.2 vs f/2.6 Significantly worse wide-angle: 33 mm vs 27 mm Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO common strengths of the SD780 IS and P80 Capture very high resolution images: 9.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS vs the Pentax Optio P80
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 5 months newer $119 - $140	Significant advantages of the DSC-W310 (vs the P80) Significantly smaller: Ultra compact 95x55x19 mm vs Compact 102x59x25 mm Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None Significantly better macro capability: 5 cm vs 10 cm Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W310 (vs the P80) Lower resolution movies: 480p vs 720p @ 30fps Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO common strengths of the DSC-W310 and P80 Capture very high resolution images: 9.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
	Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 vs the Pentax Optio P80
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 5 months newer $158 - $195	Significant advantages of the DSC-W320 (vs the P80) Much smaller: Ultra compact 93x52x17 mm vs Compact 102x59x25 mm Significantly better macro capability: 4 cm vs 10 cm Significantly thinner: 0.7" vs 1" Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W320 (vs the P80) Lower resolution movies: 480p vs 720p @ 30fps Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO common strengths of the DSC-W320 and P80 Good wide-angle: 26 mm vs 27 mm Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.6 Capture very high resolution images: 9.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
	Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 vs the Pentax Optio P80

Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax P80 compared to competitive travel zooms include: it has a significantly wider aperture (f/2.6 vs f/3.5), is thinner (1" vs 1.1"), is much lighter (125 g vs 210 g) and much higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO).

However, on average it has much less zoom (4.1x vs 10x), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), significantly worse macro focusing (10 cm vs 2 cm) and doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens).

Nikon Coolpix S8000 6 months newer $248 - $300	Significant advantages of the S8000 (vs the P80) Significantly more zoom: 10x vs 4.1x Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Much better macro capability: 2 cm vs 10 cm Significant disadvantages of the S8000 (vs the P80) Much narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.6 Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Significantly heavier: 183 g vs 125 g common strengths of the S8000 and P80 Fairly small: Compact 103x57x27 mm vs Compact 102x59x25 mm Thin: 1.1" vs 1" Light weight: 183 g vs 125 g
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix S8000 vs the Pentax Optio P80
Fujifilm FinePix F80EXR 6 months newer $235 - $243	Significant advantages of the F80EXR (vs the P80) Significantly more zoom: 10x vs 4.1x Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Has boost ISO: 12,800 ISO vs None Significant disadvantages of the F80EXR (vs the P80) Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.6 Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Much heavier: 210 g vs 125 g common strengths of the F80EXR and P80 Fairly small: Compact 99x59x28 mm vs Compact 102x59x25 mm Thin: 1.1" vs 1"
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix F80EXR vs the Pentax Optio P80

Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax P80 compared to competitive super zooms include: it is much smaller (compact 102x59x25 mm vs prosumer size 114x83x99 mm), is thinner (1" vs 3.9"), significantly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO), is much lighter (125 g vs 481 g) and is much less expensive ($110.00 vs $339.00).

However, on average it has way more less zoom (4.1x vs 26.1x), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p), has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots) and doesn't shoot as fast continuously (3.2 fps vs 10 fps).

Nikon Coolpix P100 6 months newer $339 - $400	Significant advantages of the P100 (vs the P80) Much more zoom: 26.1x vs 4.1x Higher resolution movies: 1080p vs 720p @ 30fps Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the P100 (vs the P80) Much larger: Prosumer size 114x83x99 mm vs Compact 102x59x25 mm Much thicker: 3.9" vs 1" Much heavier: 481 g vs 125 g common strengths of the P100 and P80 None found
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P100 vs the Pentax Optio P80