• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax W80 advantages over Nikon L30

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.20 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon L30 advantages over Pentax W80

  • Less expensive
    $120 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 320 vs 170 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    11 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax W60

Pentax W80
Pentax W60
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax W80 vs Pentax W60

Nikon L30
Pentax W60
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon L30 vs Pentax W60

Compared to Samsung SL820

Pentax W80
Samsung SL820
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Pentax W80 vs Samsung SL820

Nikon L30
Samsung SL820
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Newer
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon L30 vs Samsung SL820

Compared to Samsung CL65

Pentax W80
Samsung CL65
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Pentax W80 vs Samsung CL65

Nikon L30
Samsung CL65
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Newer
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon L30 vs Samsung CL65

Compared to Nikon L28

Pentax W80
Nikon L28
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax W80 vs Nikon L28

Nikon L30
Nikon L28
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Nikon L30 vs Nikon L28

Compared to Nikon L32

Pentax W80
Nikon L32
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Newer

Compare Pentax W80 vs Nikon L32

Nikon L30
Nikon L32
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon L30 vs Nikon L32

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