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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax P80

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(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
Pentax P80
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Pentax P80

 FH6 P80 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic FH6

 P80 FH6 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax P80

 FH6 P80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and P80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography info
Pentax P80 Portrait photography info
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography info
Pentax P80 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (119g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography info
Pentax P80 Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography information
Pentax P80 Travel photography information
70
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
62
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
32
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging details
Pentax P80 Vlogging details
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (119g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Pentax Optio P80
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