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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 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 FP2 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FP2 versus Pentax WS80, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was revealed 6 months later than the WS80 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the FP2 matches up versus the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Pentax WS80

 FP2 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic FP2

 WS80 FP2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax WS80

 FP2 WS80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FP2 vs the WS80.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and WS80.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP2 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography advice
Pentax WS80 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
59
environment proof
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography advice
Pentax WS80 Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
23
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
56
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than competitors (125g)
environment proof
flash built-in
MP count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography details
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography details
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
31
has manual focus
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging advice
Pentax WS80 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
25
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-06 2009-08-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount 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
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $80 $220