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Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH3 was brought out 6 months later than the WS80 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH3 scores against the WS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Pentax WS80

 FH3 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic FH3

 WS80 FH3 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Pentax WS80

 FH3 WS80 
IntroducedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WS80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH3 against the WS80.

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and WS80.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH3 to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography advice
Pentax WS80 Travel photography advice
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography features
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography features
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
31
manual focus
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging features
Pentax WS80 Vlogging features
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Pentax Optio WS80
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
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 to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 165 gr (0.36 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $160 $220