Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WS80
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Released November 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2009
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic 3D1 versus Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 3D1 was revealed 2 years later than the WS80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the 3D1 scores vs the WS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Pentax WS80
3D1 | WS80 | |||
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Revealed | November 2011 | August 2009 | Fresher by 28 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic 3D1
WS80 | 3D1 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax WS80
3D1 | WS80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Pentax WS80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 3D1 against the WS80.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and WS80 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and WS80.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic 3D1 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger 3D1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-11-07 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 lb) | 125g (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $670 | $220 |