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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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 FH6 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was brought out 2 years later than the WS80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH6 scores versus the WS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Pentax WS80

 FH6 WS80 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic FH6

 WS80 FH6 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax WS80

 FH6 WS80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH6 and the WS80.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and WS80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and WS80.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH6 to deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher FH6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography info
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography info
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography details
Pentax WS80 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (119g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
weather proof
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
good battery life (280 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
23
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
71
good battery life (280 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (119g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
61
lighter than competition (125 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography details
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography details
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
you can focus manually
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (119g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Pentax Optio WS80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-09 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 119 grams (0.26 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 life 280 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $129 $220