As well as being compared against other compacts, the Pentax Optio P80 is also often compared to boutiques, super zooms, pro digicams, entry-level DSLRs, travel zooms and ultra compacts. The Pentax Optio P80's top rivals come from Nikon (such as the Coolpix S630 and the Coolpix P90) and Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-FX10 and the Lumix DMC-FH1)

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax P80 compared to other compact competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.6 vs f/3.1), has a significantly wider wide angle lens (27 mm vs 35 mm), takes significantly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 5.9 MP), significantly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO) and is slightly lighter (125 g vs 189 g).

However, on average it has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs sensor shift), doesn't record movies in 24p, doesn't shoot as fast continuously (3.2 fps vs 8 fps) and has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX10
2 years older

Significant advantages of the DMC-FX10 (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-FX10 (vs the P80)

  • Much lower true resolution: 5.9 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 27 mm
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,250 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the DMC-FX10 and P80

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.6
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX10 vs the Pentax Optio P80

Nikon Coolpix S630

Nikon Coolpix S630
6 months older

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
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.6

common strengths of the S630 and P80

  • Extremely good maximum light sensitivity: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Light weight: 140 g vs 125 g
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S630 vs the Pentax Optio P80

Nikon Coolpix P300

Nikon Coolpix P300
1 year newer
$277

Significant advantages of the P300 (vs the P80)

  • Significantly wider aperture: f/1.8 vs f/2.6
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Image stabilization: Sensor shift, Lens vs None

Significant disadvantages of the P300 (vs the P80)

  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Significantly heavier: 189 g vs 125 g
  • Significantly thicker: 1.3" vs 1"

common strengths of the P300 and P80

  • Wide aperture: f/1.8 vs f/2.6
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix P300 vs the Pentax Optio P80

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS
1 year newer
$109 - $189

Significant advantages of the 100 HS (vs the P80)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None
  • Supports 24p

Significant disadvantages of the 100 HS (vs the P80)

  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the 100 HS and P80

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.6
  • Light weight: 140 g vs 125 g
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs the Pentax Optio P80

Ricoh R10

Ricoh R10
10 months older
$242

Significant advantages of the R10 (vs the P80)

  • Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None
  • Much better macro capability: 1 cm vs 10 cm
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the R10 (vs the P80)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.6
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Significantly heavier: 190 g vs 125 g

common strengths of the R10 and P80

  • None found
arrow Compare the Ricoh R10 vs the Pentax Optio P80

Nikon Coolpix L20

Nikon Coolpix L20
6 months older

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
  • Narrower aperture: f/3.1 vs f/2.6
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the L20 and P80

  • Light weight: 135 g vs 125 g
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix L20 vs the Pentax Optio P80

compared toBoutique competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax P80 compared to boutique competitors include: it has way more more zoom (4.1x vs 1x), has a slightly larger screen (2.7" vs 2.5"), takes slightly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 4.6 MP), slightly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 800 ISO) and is thinner (1" vs 1.2").

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs four thirds 20.7x13.8mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS), doesn't support an external flash and has a slower max shutter speed (1/1000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second).

Sigma DP1s

Sigma DP1s
similar age

Significant advantages of the DP1s (vs the P80)

  • Much larger sensor: Four thirds 20.7x13.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Has a CMOS-family sensor: CMOS vs CCD

Significant disadvantages of the DP1s (vs the P80)

  • Much less zoom: 1x vs 4.1x
  • Lower true resolution: 4.6 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the DP1s and P80

  • Very small: Compact 109x60x31 mm vs Compact 102x59x25 mm
  • Very thin: 1.2" vs 1"
arrow Compare the Sigma DP1s vs the Pentax Optio P80

compared toSuper zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax P80 compared to super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.6 vs f/3.1), is much smaller (compact 102x59x25 mm vs professional size 116x84x103 mm), slightly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO), is thinner (1" vs 3.9") and is much lighter (125 g vs 540 g).

However, on average it has way more less zoom (4.1x vs 30x), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (27 mm vs 25 mm), has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0") and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots).

Nikon Coolpix P90

Nikon Coolpix P90
6 months older
$539

Significant advantages of the P90 (vs the P80)

  • Significantly more zoom: 24x vs 4.1x
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None
  • Has a flip-out screen

Significant disadvantages of the P90 (vs the P80)

  • Much larger: Prosumer size 83x114x99 mm vs Compact 102x59x25 mm
  • Much thicker: 3.9" vs 1"
  • Significantly heavier: 400 g vs 125 g

common strengths of the P90 and P80

  • Extremely good maximum light sensitivity: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Light weight: 400 g vs 125 g
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix P90 vs the Pentax Optio P80

Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500
1 year newer
$319 - $350

Significant advantages of the P500 (vs the P80)

  • Much more zoom: 36x vs 4.1x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Has a flip-out screen

Significant disadvantages of the P500 (vs the P80)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.6
  • Much larger: Professional size 116x84x103 mm vs Compact 102x59x25 mm
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the P500 and P80

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix P500 vs the Pentax Optio P80

Nikon Coolpix L120

Nikon Coolpix L120
1 year newer
$227 - $230

Significant advantages of the L120 (vs the P80)

  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None
  • Significantly more zoom: 21x vs 4.1x
  • Significantly higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots

Significant disadvantages of the L120 (vs the P80)

  • Narrower aperture: f/3.1 vs f/2.6
  • Significantly larger: Prosumer size 110x77x78 mm vs Compact 102x59x25 mm
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the L120 and P80

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x77x78 mm vs Compact 102x59x25 mm
  • Light weight: 406 g vs 125 g
  • Thin: 3.1" vs 1"
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix L120 vs the Pentax Optio P80

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX
1 year newer

Significant advantages of the Z990 MAX (vs the P80)

  • Much more zoom: 30x vs 4.1x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None

Significant disadvantages of the Z990 MAX (vs the P80)

  • Much larger: Professional size 124x86x93 mm vs Compact 102x59x25 mm
  • Much heavier: 589 g vs 125 g
  • Much thicker: 3.7" vs 1"

common strengths of the Z990 MAX and P80

  • Extremely good maximum light sensitivity: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
arrow Compare the Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX vs the Pentax Optio P80

Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40
2 years newer
$374 - $379

Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the P80)

  • Much more zoom: 35x vs 4.1x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None

Significant disadvantages of the SX40 (vs the P80)

  • Much larger: Professional size 123x92x108 mm vs Compact 102x59x25 mm
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Much heavier: 600 g vs 125 g

common strengths of the SX40 and P80

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.6
arrow Compare the Canon Powershot SX40 vs the Pentax Optio P80

Kodak EasyShare Z981

Kodak EasyShare Z981
5 months newer
$270

Significant advantages of the Z981 (vs the P80)

  • Much more zoom: 26x vs 4.1x
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the Z981 (vs the P80)

  • Much larger: Professional size 124x85x105 mm vs Compact 102x59x25 mm
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Much thicker: 4.1" vs 1"

common strengths of the Z981 and P80

  • None found
arrow Compare the Kodak EasyShare Z981 vs the Pentax Optio P80

compared toPro digicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax P80 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it is slightly smaller (compact 102x59x25 mm vs mid size 114x77x44 mm), significantly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO), is thinner (1" vs 1.8") and is significantly lighter (125 g vs 310 g).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots) and doesn't have image stabilization (none vs sensor shift, lens).

Nikon Coolpix P7000

Nikon Coolpix P7000
1 year newer
$279 - $500

Significant advantages of the P7000 (vs the P80)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Image stabilization: Sensor shift, Lens vs None

Significant disadvantages of the P7000 (vs the P80)

  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Significantly heavier: 310 g vs 125 g

common strengths of the P7000 and P80

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix P7000 vs the Pentax Optio P80

compared toEntry-level DSLR competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax P80 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it slightly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO), lets you preview your photos on the screen, is newer (august, 2009 vs august, 2006), is much smaller (compact 102x59x25 mm vs professional size 132x103x77 mm) and is thinner (1" vs 3").

However, on average it has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 1,040k dots), takes significantly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 17.9 MP), doesn't record movies in 24p, has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.6x15.8mm) and doesn't have a viewfinder (none vs pentaprism).

Nikon D80

Nikon D80
3 years older
$700 (body only)

Significant advantages of the D80 (vs the P80)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Has a viewfinder: Pentaprism vs None
  • Shoots RAW

Significant disadvantages of the D80 (vs the P80)

  • Significantly smaller screen: 2.5" vs 2.7"
  • Much larger: Professional size 132x103x77 mm vs Compact 102x59x25 mm
  • Much thicker: 3" vs 1"

common strengths of the D80 and P80

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon D80 vs the Pentax Optio P80

Canon Rebel T2i

Canon EOS Rebel T2i
6 months newer
$499 - $949 (body only)
$569 - $867 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the P80)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection

Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the P80)

  • Much larger: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Compact 102x59x25 mm
  • Much thicker: 2.4" vs 1"
  • Much heavier: 530 g vs 125 g

common strengths of the T2i and P80

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Compact 102x59x25 mm
  • Very thin: 2.4" vs 1"
  • Light weight: 530 g vs 125 g
arrow Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs the Pentax Optio P80

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax P80 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a significantly wider aperture (f/2.6 vs f/3.4), much higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO) and is slightly lighter (125 g vs 245 g).

However, on average it has slightly less zoom (4.1x vs 15x), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (27 mm vs 25 mm), doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps) and has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0").

Samsung HZ30W

Samsung HZ30W
5 months newer

Significant advantages of the HZ30W (vs the P80)

  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None
  • Better wide angle: 24 mm vs 27 mm
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the HZ30W (vs the P80)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.2 vs f/2.6
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the HZ30W and P80

  • None found
arrow Compare the Samsung HZ30W vs the Pentax Optio P80

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
1 year newer
$127 - $245

Significant advantages of the SX130 IS (vs the P80)

  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Much better macro capability: 1 cm vs 10 cm

Significant disadvantages of the SX130 IS (vs the P80)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.4 vs f/2.6
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Significantly heavier: 308 g vs 125 g

common strengths of the SX130 IS and P80

  • None found
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS vs the Pentax Optio P80

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX7V
1 year newer
$219 - $250

Significant advantages of the DSC-HX7v (vs the P80)

  • Has a GPS
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX7v (vs the P80)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.6
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the DSC-HX7v and P80

  • None found
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX7V vs the Pentax Optio P80

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
5 months newer
$285 - $361

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS7 (vs the P80)

  • Has a GPS
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS7 (vs the P80)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.6
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the DMC-ZS7 and P80

  • None found
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs the Pentax Optio P80

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
1 year newer
$196 - $328

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the P80)

  • Has a GPS
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the P80)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.6
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the DMC-ZS10 and P80

  • None found
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 vs the Pentax Optio P80

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
5 months newer
$235 - $298

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS5 (vs the P80)

  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None
  • Much better macro capability: 3 cm vs 10 cm
  • Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS5 (vs the P80)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.6
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the DMC-ZS5 and P80

  • None found
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 vs the Pentax Optio P80

compared toUltra compact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax P80 compared to ultra compact competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.6 vs f/3.2), has a slightly wider wide angle lens (27 mm vs 33 mm) and significantly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots), is significantly larger (compact 102x59x25 mm vs ultra compact 87x56x18 mm), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens) and doesn't have a touch screen.

Canon PowerShot SD780 IS

Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
5 months older

Significant advantages of the SD780 IS (vs the P80)

  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None
  • Significantly smaller: Ultra compact 87x56x18 mm vs Compact 102x59x25 mm
  • Has a viewfinder: Tunnel vs None

Significant disadvantages of the SD780 IS (vs the P80)

  • Much worse wide angle: 33 mm vs 27 mm
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.2 vs f/2.6
  • 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
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS vs the Pentax Optio P80

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30
1 year newer
$290

Significant advantages of the DSC-WX30 (vs the P80)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None
  • Significantly higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-WX30 (vs the P80)

  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the DSC-WX30 and P80

  • Wide aperture: f/2.6 vs f/2.6
  • Capture very high resolution images: 9.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30 vs the Pentax Optio P80