Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax WS80

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax WS80, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was introduced 18 months after the WS80 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FP5 matches up against the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in 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) while 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FP5 against the WS80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and WS80.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FP5 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern FP5 will have a benefit in sensor technology.