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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Pentax WS80
(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
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was released 3 years later than the WS80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FH10 grades versus the WS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Pentax WS80

 FH10 WS80 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 42 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic FH10

 WS80 FH10 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax WS80

 FH10 WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH10 against the WS80.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and WS80 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and WS80.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher FH10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography details
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography details
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography features
Pentax WS80 Street photography features
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
environment proof
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography features
Pentax WS80 Sports photography features
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
23
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography information
Pentax WS80 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average (103g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition (125 grams)
environment proof
built-in flash
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography advice
39
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
31
manual focus
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging factors
Pentax WS80 Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
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 distance 4.40 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 grams (0.23 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $110 $220