Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax W80
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched June 2009

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax W80 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax W80, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The FP7 was launched 19 months later than the W80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FP7 scores vs the W80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax W80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Pentax Optio W80. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Pentax W80
FP7 | W80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | June 2009 | More recent by 19 months |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic FP7
W80 | FP7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax W80
FP7 | W80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 features physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax W80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FP7 vs the W80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and W80.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher FP7 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Pentax Optio W80 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-06-25 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 147 gr (0.32 pounds) | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 life | 240 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $227 | $250 |