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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 FH25 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was announced 18 months later than the WS80 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH25 grades versus the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Pentax WS80

 FH25 WS80 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic FH25

 WS80 FH25 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax WS80

 FH25 WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH25 and the WS80.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and WS80.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to give greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent FH25 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography details
Pentax WS80 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
Pentax WS80 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
23
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
Pentax WS80 Travel photography features
65
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography advice
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
31
has manual focus
environment sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging factors
Pentax WS80 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
25
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Pentax Optio WS80
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life 250 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
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
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $180 $220