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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P80

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was revealed 6 months after the P80 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FH22 scores against the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Pentax P80

 FH22 P80 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic FH22

 P80 FH22 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax P80

 FH22 P80 
RevealedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FH22 vs the P80.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and P80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and P80.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography info
Pentax P80 Portrait photography info
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH22
Street photography with Pentax P80
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography information
Pentax P80 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
67
has touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than competitors (125g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
32
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging details
Pentax P80 Vlogging details
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Pentax Optio P80
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 mount 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 range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170g (0.37 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $200