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Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax P80

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP3 and Pentax P80, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was announced 6 months later than the P80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FP3 scores against the P80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Pentax P80

 FP3 P80 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic FP3

 P80 FP3 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Pentax P80

 FP3 P80 
IntroducedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FP3 vs the P80.

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and P80.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP3 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography info
Pentax P80 Portrait photography info
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (155g)
55
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
Sports photography with Pentax P80
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography factors
Pentax P80 Travel photography factors
60
offers focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (155g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than average in class (125g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography details
Pentax P80 Landscape photography details
37
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
32
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging details
Pentax P80 Vlogging details
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average in class (155g)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Pentax Optio P80
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-08-05
Body design Ultracompact 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (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 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
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 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, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $182 $200