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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax P80

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
23 Overall
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Pentax P80
(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
  • Introduced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax P80 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was manufactured 6 months after the P80 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FH20 matches up versus the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Pentax P80

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic FH20

		

		

			
 P80 FH20 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax P80

		

		

			
 FH20 P80 
IntroducedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 has got external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH20 and the P80.
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax P80 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and P80 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and P80.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH20 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic FH20 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
28
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
27
 you can focus manually
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH20 Street photography highlights
Pentax P80 Street photography highlights
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
55
 lighter than others (125g)
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography advice
Pentax P80 Sports photography advice
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
17
 low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
 slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography info
Pentax P80 Travel photography info
64
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
 lighter than others (125g)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low resolution (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography details
Pentax P80 Landscape photography details
37
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
32
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging factors
Pentax P80 Vlogging factors
28
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic socket
28
 quite wide (28mm)
 lighter than others (125g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone port
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Pentax Optio P80
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 178 grams (0.39 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $179 $200