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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax W80

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced June 2009
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax W80 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic S1H vs Pentax W80, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and W80 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and W80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1H was launched 10 years after the W80 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the S1H matches up versus the W80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Pentax W80

 S1H W80 
IntroducedAugust 2019June 2009Newer by 124 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2330k230kClearer display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic S1H

 W80 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Pentax W80

 S1H W80 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H has outside dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1H vs Pentax W80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1H compared to the W80.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and W80 is 52 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and W80.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1H featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1H will give extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger S1H is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Pentax W80
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/320s)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
54
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography factors
Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
not so great battery (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
Travel photography with Pentax W80
64
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (400 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
64
environment proof
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography information
Pentax W80 Landscape photography information
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery (400 shots)
37
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging advice
Pentax W80 Vlogging advice
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (5952 x 3988 pixels)
comes with external mic port
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Pentax Optio W80
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-08-28 2009-06-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 2,330 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 gr (2.32 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 life 400 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Price at release $3,998 $250