Panasonic F5 vs Pentax WS80

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic F5 versus Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The F5 was released 3 years later than the WS80 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the F5 matches up vs the WS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic F5 features external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the F5 against the WS80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and WS80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and WS80.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic F5 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent F5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.