Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax W80
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
29
94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
29
Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Pentax W80
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed June 2009
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Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH2 and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FH2 scores versus the W80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Pentax Optio W80. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Pentax W80
| FH2 | W80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | June 2009 | More modern by 19 months |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic FH2
| W80 | FH2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Pentax W80
| FH2 | W80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FH2 against the W80.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and W80 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and W80.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH2 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher FH2 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography factors
Pentax W80 Portrait photography factors
good MP (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Panasonic FH2 Street photography information
Pentax W80 Street photography information
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Panasonic FH2 Sports photography details
Pentax W80 Sports photography details
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (270 shots)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
Travel photography with Pentax W80
better than average battery life (270 shots)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
features focus via touch
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
weather proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
Landscape photography with Pentax W80
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Panasonic FH2 Vlogging details
Pentax W80 Vlogging details
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Pentax Optio W80 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FS16 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-06-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
| 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 270 shots | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI78 |
| 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 |
| Price at release | $149 | $250 |