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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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
  • Released August 2009
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was announced 6 months later than the WS80 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH20 matches up vs the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Pentax WS80

 FH20 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic FH20

 WS80 FH20 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax WS80

 FH20 WS80 
ReleasedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 has outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH20 and the WS80.

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and WS80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and WS80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography advice
Pentax WS80 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
environment proofing
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography advice
Pentax WS80 Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography info
Pentax WS80 Travel photography info
64
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than others (125 grams)
environment proofing
built-in flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography advice
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
focusing manually
environment proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Pentax Optio WS80
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 gr (0.39 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $179 $220