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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax P80

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
23 Overall
30

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released August 2009
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax P80 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was manufactured 2 years after the P80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the FH7 scores vs the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Pentax P80

		

		

			
 FH7 P80 
ReleasedSeptember 2011August 2009More modern by 26 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic FH7

		

		

			
 P80 FH7 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax P80

		

		

			
 FH7 P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FH7 versus the P80.
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax P80 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and P80 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and P80.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer FH7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography info
Pentax P80 Portrait photography info
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 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
27
 manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Street photography info
Pentax P80 Street photography info
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus by touch
 lighter than average in class (126g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
55
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography highlights
Pentax P80 Sports photography highlights
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
17
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
71
 lighter than average in class (126g)
 features focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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 lighter than competition (125g)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax P80 Landscape photography highlights
43
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual exposure
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
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 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 lack of image stabilization
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging details
Pentax P80 Vlogging details
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 rather wide (28mm)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 lighter than average in class (126g)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic port
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 lighter than competition (125g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Pentax Optio P80
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-09-07 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.30 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe    
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 126 grams (0.28 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $149 $200