Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax P80

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax P80, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was introduced 3 months before the P80 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the FS12 scores vs the P80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Pentax Optio P80. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax P80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FS12 vs the P80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and P80.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration.