Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W80

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W80, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was announced 2 months after the W80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FP8 matches up vs the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FP8 and the W80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and W80.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.