Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WS80
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Pentax WS80
FH20 | WS80 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic FH20
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax WS80
FH20 | WS80 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Analyze the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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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 |