Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax WS80

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FH27 versus Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was unveiled 18 months after the WS80 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH27 scores versus the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FH27 against the WS80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and WS80.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH27 to produce greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger FH27 should have a benefit in sensor technology.