Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax P80
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched August 2009
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax P80 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FH6 was unveiled 2 years after the P80 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH6 grades against the P80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Pentax P80
FH6 | P80 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | August 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic FH6
P80 | FH6 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax P80
FH6 | P80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax P80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH6 vs the P80.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and P80 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and P80.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH6 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern FH6 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Pentax Optio P80 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 119g (0.26 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 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, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $129 | $200 |