Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WS80
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Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
(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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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 GlossaryThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | August 2009 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The 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).
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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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Pentax 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 |