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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax W80

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed June 2009
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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was launched 19 months after the W80 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH5 scores vs the W80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Pentax W80

 FH5 W80 
RevealedJanuary 2011June 2009More modern by 19 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic FH5

 W80 FH5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Pentax W80

 FH5 W80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax W80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH5 versus the W80.

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and W80 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and W80.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent FH5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography details
Pentax W80 Portrait photography details
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography factors
Pentax W80 Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography factors
Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography advice
Pentax W80 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
weather proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
37
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
weather proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
Vlogging with Pentax W80
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
25
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Pentax Optio W80
Other name Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 260 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $169 $250