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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax P80

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Released January 2010
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 FP2 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax P80, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was released 6 months later than the P80 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FP2 grades vs the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Pentax P80

 FP2 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic FP2

 P80 FP2 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax P80

 FP2 P80 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FP2 against the P80.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and P80.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FP2 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography info
Pentax P80 Portrait photography info
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP2
Street photography with Pentax P80
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (151g)
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
Sports photography with Pentax P80
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
56
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography advice
Pentax P80 Landscape photography advice
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging info
Pentax P80 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (151g)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Pentax Optio P80
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-08-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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 input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $80 $200