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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax P80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax P80 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FP7 versus Pentax P80, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was revealed 18 months later than the P80 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FP7 matches up against the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Pentax P80

 FP7 P80 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 18 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic FP7

 P80 FP7 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax P80

 FP7 P80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 provides physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FP7 compared to the P80.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and P80.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FP7 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher FP7 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography info
Pentax P80 Portrait photography info
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decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography factors
Pentax P80 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (147 grams)
55
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography info
Pentax P80 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery (240 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
Travel photography with Pentax P80
63
great battery (240 per charge)
includes touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (147 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography features
Pentax P80 Landscape photography features
41
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery (240 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
32
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P80 as a Vlogging camera
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touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average (147g)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Pentax Optio P80
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
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
Number of focus points 11 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 range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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
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 147g (0.32 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 life 240 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - 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 1 1
Retail pricing $227 $200