Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P80

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

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).

Check out the Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax P80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.