Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W80

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W80, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was announced 19 months later than the W80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FP5 matches up versus the W80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FP5 vs the W80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and W80.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FP5 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent FP5 will have a benefit in sensor tech.