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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W80

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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 F5 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The F5 was manufactured 3 years after the W80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the F5 matches up vs the W80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Pentax W80

 F5 W80 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2009More modern by 44 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic F5

 W80 F5 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Pentax W80

 F5 W80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic F5 features outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the F5 and the W80.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and W80 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and W80.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic F5 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger F5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography features
Pentax W80 Street photography features
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic F5
Sports photography with Pentax W80
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography advice
Pentax W80 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition (121g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography info
Pentax W80 Landscape photography info
33
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
37
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W80 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Pentax Optio W80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $100 $250