Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax P80
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Announced January 2013
(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
- Launched August 2009
Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax P80 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FH10 was revealed 3 years after the P80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH10 grades against the P80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Pentax P80
FH10 | P80 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | August 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic FH10
P80 | FH10 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax P80
FH10 | P80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 features external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax P80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FH10 vs the P80.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and P80 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and P80.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH10 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger FH10 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Pentax Optio P80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 103 gr (0.23 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 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 | 260 pictures | - |
Form of battery | 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 |
Launch price | $110 | $200 |