Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax W80
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed June 2009
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The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH22 was launched 7 months after the W80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FH22 matches up vs the W80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Pentax W80
| FH22 | W80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | June 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic FH22
| W80 | FH22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax W80
| FH22 | W80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax W80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FH22 compared to the W80.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and W80.
All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH22 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent FH22 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Pentax Optio W80 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS33 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2009-06-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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 |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 170 gr (0.37 lb) | 156 gr (0.34 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $200 | $250 |