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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(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
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax WS80, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was revealed 18 months later than the WS80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FP7 scores against the WS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Pentax WS80

 FP7 WS80 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 18 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic FP7

 WS80 FP7 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax WS80

 FP7 WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 has got external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FP7 vs the WS80.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and WS80.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher FP7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography info
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography info
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography info
Pentax WS80 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (147g)
59
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (240 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
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better than average battery (240 shots)
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (125g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography factors
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bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (240 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging info
Pentax WS80 Vlogging info
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touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (147g)
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lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2009-08-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147g (0.32 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $227 $220