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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax P80

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic F5 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The F5 was announced 3 years after the P80 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the F5 scores vs the P80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Pentax P80

 F5 P80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic F5

 P80 F5 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Pentax P80

 F5 P80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the F5 against the P80.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and P80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and P80.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic F5 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent F5 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography details
Pentax P80 Street photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography features
Pentax P80 Sports photography features
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography advice
Pentax P80 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
32
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging info
Pentax P80 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Pentax Optio P80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 250 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $100 $200