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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax P80

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax P80 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was introduced 18 months after the P80 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH25 scores versus the P80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Pentax P80

 FH25 P80 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic FH25

 P80 FH25 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax P80

 FH25 P80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 features external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH25 compared to the P80.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and P80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and P80.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH25 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger FH25 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography features
Pentax P80 Portrait photography features
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography highlights
Pentax P80 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
Travel photography with Pentax P80
65
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than others in class (125g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography factors
Pentax P80 Landscape photography factors
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
32
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging factors
Pentax P80 Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Pentax Optio P80
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $200