Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax W80
93 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30
94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
29
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced June 2009
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Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FH20 versus Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH20 was announced 7 months after the W80 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH20 scores vs the W80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Pentax W80
| FH20 | W80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | June 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic FH20
| W80 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax W80
| FH20 | W80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH20 and the W80.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and W80 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and W80.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH20 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer FH20 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Pentax Optio W80 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2009-06-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | 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), 848 x 480 (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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 lb) | 156 grams (0.34 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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-LI78 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $179 | $250 |