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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax W80

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Launched June 2009
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FH8 and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was launched 2 years later than the W80 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH8 grades against the W80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Pentax W80

 FH8 W80 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic FH8

 W80 FH8 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Pentax W80

 FH8 W80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH8 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FH8 compared to the W80.

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and W80 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and W80.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger FH8 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography advice
Pentax W80 Portrait photography advice
34
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Street photography details
Pentax W80 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W80 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH8
Travel photography with Pentax W80
69
lighter than competition (123 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
64
environment sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W80 Landscape photography highlights
43
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging factors
Pentax W80 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (123g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Pentax Optio W80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 123g (0.27 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 260 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $149 $250