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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WS80, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was manufactured 6 months later than the WS80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FP1 scores vs the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Pentax WS80

 FP1 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic FP1

 WS80 FP1 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax WS80

 FP1 WS80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP1 and the WS80.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and WS80.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP1 to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography factors
Pentax WS80 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
59
environment proof
lighter than competitors (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
Sports photography with Pentax WS80
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography information
Pentax WS80 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (151g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than competitors (125g)
environment proof
has built in flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
you can focus manually
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
Vlogging with Pentax WS80
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others in class (151g)
25
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-08-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 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
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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