Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WS80
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Pentax WS80
FH25 | WS80 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | August 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic FH25
WS80 | FH25 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax WS80
FH25 | WS80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
See the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax WS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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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 |