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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH22 was unveiled 6 months after the WS80 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH22 scores vs the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Pentax WS80

 FH22 WS80 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic FH22

 WS80 FH22 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax WS80

 FH22 WS80 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax WS80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FH22 against the WS80.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and WS80.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH22 to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
weather proof
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography features
Pentax WS80 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography features
Pentax WS80 Travel photography features
67
offers focus via touch
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than competition (125g)
weather proof
built-in flash
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography details
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
manual focus
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging information
Pentax WS80 Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Pentax Optio WS80
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.37 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-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 release $200 $220